Consider the following statements 1 River Yamuna originates near Bandarpoonch peaks 2 It meets the G...........

Uttar Pradesh Geography and Environment

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Consider the following statements:

1. River Yamuna originates near Bandarpoonch peaks.

2. It meets the Ganges at the Sangam in Prayagraj.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

About Yamuna River:

The river Yamuna is a major tributary of river Ganges. Originates from the Yamunotri glacier near Bandarpoonch peaks in the Mussoorie range of the lower Himalayas in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It meets the Ganges at the Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh after flowing through Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi. Tributaries: Chambal, Sindh, Betwa and Ken.