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Practise 2 Indian Geography - Rivers (Source) questions from Geography for competitive exams such as UPSC, Banking, SSC and Railway. Read the worked questions below, check every answer with an explanation, and track what you get wrong.

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Practice questions on Indian Geography - Rivers (Source) — with answers

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1. What is the source/origin of the river 'Gandak'?

  1. AYamunotri Glacier, Uttarakhand (Himalayas)
  2. BNear Lake Mansarovar, Tibet
  3. CNepal Himalayas
  4. DMultai, Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: C

The river 'Gandak' originates from Nepal Himalayas.

2. What is the source/origin of the river 'Kosi'?

  1. ARohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh
  2. BRohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh (Kullu Hills)
  3. CTibet (formed by confluence of several Himalayan rivers)
  4. DRakas Lake near Mansarovar, Tibet
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Answer: C

The river 'Kosi' originates from Tibet (formed by confluence of several Himalayan rivers).

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