Multiple choice

The Glacier from which the Ganga originates is called

  1. Manadakani

  2. Gangotri

  3. Hemkunt

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganga river originates from the Gangotri Glacier located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. This glacier, situated at about 4,000 meters elevation in the Garhwal Himalayas, is one of the primary sources of the river and is considered sacred in Hindu mythology.

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