Q. Which is the longest river in India ?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Ganga
Explanation: The Ganga (Ganges) River is the longest river in India, with a total length of 2,525 km.
It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and flows through multiple states before merging into the Bay of Bengal.
Other Options Explained:
(B) Yamuna – A major tributary of the Ganga, but shorter (1,376 km).
(C) Brahmaputra – Longer than the Ganga overall, but only about 916 km of it flows in India.
(D) Saryu – A smaller river compared to the others.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) Ganga.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Ganga (Ganges) River is the longest river in India, with a total length of 2,525 km.
It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and flows through multiple states before merging into the Bay of Bengal.
Other Options Explained:
(B) Yamuna – A major tributary of the Ganga, but shorter (1,376 km).
(C) Brahmaputra – Longer than the Ganga overall, but only about 916 km of it flows in India.
(D) Saryu – A smaller river compared to the others.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) Ganga.
It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and flows through multiple states before merging into the Bay of Bengal.
Other Options Explained:
(B) Yamuna – A major tributary of the Ganga, but shorter (1,376 km).
(C) Brahmaputra – Longer than the Ganga overall, but only about 916 km of it flows in India.
(D) Saryu – A smaller river compared to the others.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) Ganga.