Q. Consider the following statements about the Kosi river:
1.It originates from the Kumaon Himalayas in Uttarakhand.
2.It is a tributary of the Ganga river.
3.It is known as the “Sorrow of Bengal”.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 2 is correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: Origin: It is formed by the confluence of Sun Kosi, Arun Kosi, and Tamur Kosi streams, originating in Nepal and Tibet Himalayan regions.
Statement 2 is correct: The Kosi ultimately merges into the Ganges River south of Purnea (Bihar), contributing to the Ganga basin.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar” for frequent floods and westward shifting channels.
Source: DTE
