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Which major tributary of the Ganga river originates from the Amarkantak plateau?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Yamuna
  2. Son
  3. Gandak
  4. Kosi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Son

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Son šŸ“š Explanation: The Son river is a massive right-bank tributary of the Ganges that flows primarily northwards. It officially originates near the Amarkantak plateau in the Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh, close to the source of the Narmada river. It eventually joins the mighty Ganga near Patna in Bihar.