Q. With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?
(a) Ghaghara – Gomati – Gandak – Kosi
(b) Gomati – Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi
(c) Ghaghara – Gomati – Kosi – Gandak
(d) Gomati – Ghaghara – Kosi – Gandak
Correct answer: (b) Gomati – Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation :
The correct sequence of Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from west to east is:
Gomati → Ghaghara → Gandak → Kosi
1. Gomati joins the Ganga near Saidpur, Ghazipur district (UP)
2. Ghaghara joins near Chhapra (Bihar)
3. Gandak joins near Patna (Bihar)
4. Kosi joins near Kursela (Bihar)
Therefore, the correct answer is option (b) Gomati – Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi.
