Kosi is a tributary of which river?

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  1. Ganga
  2. Brahmaputra
  3. Mahanadi
  4. Yamuna

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Option 1 : Ganga
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The correct answer is Ganga.

Key Points

  • Kosi River is a major tributary of the Ganga River.
  • The Kosi River is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar" due to its frequent flooding.
  • The Kosi River originates from the Matsang Tsangpo glacier in Tibet and flows through Nepal before entering India.
  • It joins the Ganga River near Kursela in the Indian state of Bihar.
  • The river basin of Kosi covers parts of Nepal and Bihar.

Additional Information

  • Tributary: A river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake.
  • Ganga River: The Ganga is one of the major rivers of India, flowing through the northern plains into the Bay of Bengal.
  • Flooding: The Kosi River is infamous for its floods, which have caused significant damage in Bihar.
  • River Basin: The land area drained by a river and its tributaries.
  • Sorrow of Bihar: The nickname given to the Kosi River due to its devastating floods.

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