Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Kosi River:
1.It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and is formed by the confluence of three rivers in Nepal.
2.It is a tributary of the Ganga joining it in Bihar.
3.It is notorious for frequent floods due to its high sediment load and shifting course, earning it the nickname “Sorrow of Bihar.”
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: All are correct
Statement 1 is correct: The Kosi River originates in the Tibetan Plateau and is formed by the confluence of three rivers—Sun Kosi, Arun Kosi, and Tamur Kosi—in Nepal.
Statement 2 is correct: The Kosi joins the Ganga near Kursela (Katihar district) in Bihar.
Statement 3 is correct: Heavy sediment deposition and frequent change in course cause devastating floods, hence the title “Sorrow of Bihar.”
Source: PIB
