SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 40

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 2 Aug 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q40

Which state in India is the source of river Ghaggar?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Himachal Pradesh.

The Ghaggar River originates in the Shivalik Hills of Himachal Pradesh, in northwestern India. It is primarily a seasonal river, flowing mainly during the monsoon season. From its source in Himachal Pradesh, it flows southwest through the states of Punjab and Haryana before eventually disappearing into the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. Historically, it is often associated with the ancient Saraswati River mentioned in Vedic texts.