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Which of the following rivers is a right-bank tributary of the Ganga?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Son

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Son šŸ“š Explanation: The Son river is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga that originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh. Most other major tributaries like the Gandak, Ghaghara, and Kosi flow from the Himalayas and join the Ganga from the left (north). The Son flows through the Kaimur range before joining the Ganga near Patna.