Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Bhagirathi rises from the Gangotri Glacier near Gaumukh.
  2. The Bhagirathi becomes known as the Ganga after meeting the Alaknanda at Devprayag.
  3. The Pindar joins the Alaknanda at Rudraprayag.
  4. The Mandakini meets the Alaknanda at Rudraprayag.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2, 3 and 4 only
  3. 1, 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2 and 4 only
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