With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?

Question

(a) Ghaghara – Gomati – Gandak – Kosi
(b) Gomati – Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi
(c) Ghaghara – Gomati – Kosi – Gandak
(d) Gomati – Ghaghara – Kosi – Gandak

Answer 1

(a) Ghaghara – Gomati – Gandak – Kosi

Explanation:

When considering the sequence of rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, the correct order is:

• Ghaghara joins the Ganga first.

• Gomati joins the Ganga after Ghaghara.

• Gandak joins next.

• Kosi is the easternmost river among these, joining the Ganga after Gandak.

Therefore, the correct sequence is (a) Ghaghara – Gomati – Gandak – Kosi.