Civil Services TNPSC Group 1 (New Syllabus) Mock Test 2025 General Knowledge Indian Geography Indian Rivers and Water Resources
The river Ganga, one of the most significant rivers in India, forms a vast and fertile alluvial plain known as the Gangetic Plain. This plain supports a dense population and extensive agricultural activities. Which of the following statements about the Ganga River system is NOT correct?
A) The Ganga originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the state of Uttarakhand.
B) The Yamuna, one of the major tributaries of the Ganga, meets the Ganga at Allahabad (Prayagraj).
C) The Ganga River splits into the Hooghly and Padma Rivers in Bangladesh.
D) The Farakka Barrage controls the flow of the Ganga into the Bhagirathi-Hooghly system.
1
The Ganga originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the state of Uttarakhand.
2
The Ganga River splits into the Hooghly and Padma Rivers in Bangladesh.
3
The Yamuna, one of the major tributaries of the Ganga, meets the Ganga at Allahabad (Prayagraj).
4
The Farakka Barrage controls the flow of the Ganga into the Bhagirathi-Hooghly system.