Which of the following statements about Mahakali River is/are correct?1. It joins Ghagra River in Uttar Pradesh, which is a tributary of Ganga.2. Tanakpur hydro-electric project is on Mahakali River.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

About Mahakali River:

It is also known as Sharda River or Kali Ganga in Uttarakhand.
It joins Ghagra River in Uttar Pradesh, which is a tributary of Ganga.
River Projects: Tanakpur hydro-electric project, Chameliya hydro-electric project, Sharda Barrage.
Recently, the Union Cabinet has cleared a plan to build a new bridge connecting India and Nepal over the Mahakali River and link Dharchula in Uttarakhand with Nepal’s Dharchula.

Source: EPIC January 2022