Question

River Ganga originates from the glacier _________
A.Aksai chin
B.Gangotri
C.Siachen
D.Yamunotri

Answer 1

Hint:River Ganga is considered as one of the great rivers of India which is located in the northern Indian subcontinent. It is considered as the holy river of Hinduism. It rises from the Himalayas. Approx one fourth of India’s territory is drained by this river.

Complete answer:
 In the eastern Karakoram range of the Himalayas, Siachen Glacier is located. It is considered the longest glacier. It has the largest number of fast flowing surface streams. It is considered as the source of the Nubra River which is a tributary of Shyok. Shyok is part of the Indus river system.
In Garhwal Himalaya, yamunotri is located. In Uttarakhand, yamunotri is located. It is considered as originally of Yamuna. Yumana is considered as one of the majestic rivers of India. It is located adjacent of Indo-Chinese border.
Aksai Chin is located at the northernmost extent of India. It is considered as the south extension of Tibet plateau.
In the Shivling Peak of Himalayas, Gangotri is located. It is considered as the headstream of Ganges. Gangotri is considered as an important place for pilgrimage in Uttarakhand. It is considered as Bhagirathi river which is the source of Ganga. At the base of Gangotri, Ganga originates .Gaumukh is the origin of Ganga which is located at the base of Gangotri.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note:Gangotri glacier is considered as origin of River Ganga. It is located in the base of Gangotri. Gangotri is located in Himalaya in the north of India. Gaumukh is considered as the origin of Ganga which is located at the base of Gangotri.