Consider the following statements regarding Sarayu River 1 Sarayu River originates from Gangotri Gla...........

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Consider the following statements regarding Sarayu River.

1.Sarayu River originates from Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas.

2.Ayodhya is situated on the banks of this river.

3.This river is of ancient significance, finding mentions in the Vedas and the Ramayana.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1,2

2,3

1,3

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Explanation:

Sarayu flows through Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. This river is of ancient significance, finding mentions in the Vedas and the Ramayana. The Sarayu originates from Lake Mansarovar in the Himalayas and is also known as the Ghaghra and the Manas Nandini. It merges with the Ganga in Bihar’s Saran district. It forms at the confluence of the Karnali and Mahakali in Bahraich District. Ayodhya is situated on the banks of this river. It flows through the Kumaon himalayas.