Which river, known as the Karnali in Nepal, is the largest tributary of the Ganges by volume?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Ghaghara
- Step 1: The Ghaghara calls it the largest tributary of the Ganges by volume and is known as the Karnali in Nepal. Answer: The Ghaghara. It rises from the Mapchachungo glaciers. Why not the others: The Gandak, The Kosi and The Yamuna don't fit.
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