alleryThe Ganga originates as the Bhagirathi from which glacier?
APindari glacier only
BSiachen glacier only
CGangotri glacier
DMilam glacier only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Gangotri glacier
1. Chapter section on Ganga begins with Gangotri glacier.
2. Bhagirathi is the initial stream.
3. It joins Alaknanda at Devprayag to become Ganga.
4. Hence option A.
_Source: jkchrome.com SSC Indian River System PDF (Mistral OCR), section on Ganga River System_
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