With reference to the Gomti River, consider the following statements: 1. It is a tributary of the Ganga River that originates in Uttarakhand and is primarily snow-fed. 2. The Gomti River flows entirely through Uttar Pradesh and is both rain- and groundwater-fed. 3. It originates from Fulhaar Jheel (Gomat Taal) located near Madho Tanda in the Pilibhit district. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Gomti is not snow-fed and does not originate in Uttarakhand; it is rain- and groundwater-fed, unlike the Himalayan tributaries.
Statement 2 is correct: It flows entirely within Uttar Pradesh and has a unique hydrology.
Statement 3 is correct: It originates from Gomat Taal (Fulhaar Jheel) near Madho Tanda in Pilibhit district.

Source– HT