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Write the name of an important river of North India.
Write the name of an important river of North India.
Updated On: Oct 11, 2025
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Answer: Ganga (Ganges) River
- Originates from the Gangotri Glacier (Gaumukh) in Uttarakhand; flows through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal to the Bay of Bengal.
- Major tributaries: Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi, Son.
- Backbone of North Indian agriculture—extensive irrigation and fertile alluvium of the Indo-Gangetic plains.
- Immense cultural and religious significance; supports navigation and large urban centres along its course.
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