With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from west to east, which one of the following sequences is correct?

Options

1. Ghaghara — Gomati — Gandak — Kosi
2. Gomati — Ghaghara — Gandak — Kosi
3. Ghaghara — Gomati — Kosi — Gandak
4. Gomati — Ghaghara — Kosi — Gandak

Correct Answer

Gomati — Ghaghara — Gandak — Kosi

Explanation

The correct west-to-east sequence of rivers joining the Ganga below Prayagraj is Gomati, Ghaghara, Gandak, and Kosi.

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