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Which of the following are the right bank tributaries to Ganga?

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

Answer options

  1. Yamuna, Chambal and Son
  2. Yamuna, Son and Damodar
  3. Yamuna, Gandak and Son
  4. Yamuna, Chambal and Damodar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Yamuna, Chambal and Son

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. Yamuna, Chambal and Son šŸ“š Explanation: Tributaries that join a river from the right side (following the direction of the flow) are called right bank tributaries. For the Ganga, the Yamuna is the largest such tributary, which itself is joined by the Chambal. The Son river also flows from the south and joins the Ganga directly near Patna. Together, these rivers form a significant part of the Ganga's drainage system in Northern India.