Q. With reference to the Bagmati River, consider the following statements:
1.The river originates in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
2.The river joins the Ganges.
3.Bishnumati River is a tributary of Bagmati River.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Bagmati River originates from the Bagdwar area in the Shivapuri Hills, located in the northwestern part of Kathmandu Valley, central Nepal. Kathmandu is situated on the banks of the Bagmati River. Bishnumati River as one of the tributaries of the Bagmati River.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Bagmati River ultimately joins the Narayani River. The merged waters of the Bagmati and Narayani eventually make their way southward and into the Ganges.
Source: The Hindu
