Which is the longest river flowing within India?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Ganga
- Step 1: The Ganga spans an overall distance of approximately from its source at the Gangotri Glacier to its deltaic outflow into the Bay of Bengal.
- Step 2: Although transboundary rivers like the Indus and Brahmaputra have greater total lengths, the vast majority of their courses lie in Tibet and Pakistan, making the Ganga the longest river flowing within Indian territory.
Answer
Ganga.
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