What are the main tributaries of Ganga?
The important tributaries are the Yamuna, the Ramaganga, the Gomti, the Ghagra, the Son, the Gandak, the Burhi Gandak, the Kosi and the Mahananda….Major Tributaries of the River Ganga under Upper Ganga Basin Organization are as follows:
- Bhagirathi.
- Alaknanda.
- Ramganga.
- Ghaghra.
- Gomti.
Which river joins Chenab in Pakistan?
The Tawi and Manawar Tawi join Chenab in Pakistan. In India, the watershed of the Chenab basin covers part of two States viz. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Upper Chenab catchment lies in Lahoul area and Pangi Tehsil of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh.
Which is longest river of India?
Indus
What is the old name of river Chenab?
Asikni
What is another name of Chenab?
Alternate/Ancient Names of Rivers
| Present Day Name | Alternate Name |
|---|---|
| Jhelum | Vitasta (Ancient name); Hydaspes(Greek name) |
| Chenab | Asikini (Ancient name); Chandrabhagha |
| Ravi | Parusni (Ancient name); Airavati |
| Beas | Vipasa (Ancient name); Hyphasis(Greek name) |
Which river is known as Vithastha?
If the Sarasvati and the five major rivers of India are included (Shutudri/Sutlej, Parushni/Ravi, Asikni/Chenab, Vitasta/Jhelum, Vipasha/Beas, the latter all tributaries of Sindhu / Indus), one river is missing, probably the Kubha.
Is Saraswati a river?
Sarasvati is the name of a river originating in the Aravalli mountain range in Rajasthan, passing through Sidhpur and Patan before submerging in the Rann of Kutch.
Which is the oldest river in Himachal Pradesh *?
| Ravi River | |
|---|---|
| Country | India, Pakistan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Hanuman Tibba |
| • location | Near Bara Bangal, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Which is the smallest river in HP?
Highest,Largest,Longest and Smallest in HP:
| Largest District Area-wise | Lahaul-Spiti |
|---|---|
| Smallest District Area-wise | Hamirpur |
| Smallest District Population-wise | Lahaul-Spiti |
| Smallest River- lengthwise | Yamuna |
| Smallest Wildlife-sanctuary | Shilli (Solan) |
Which is longest river of HP?
The Chandrabhaga or Chenab (Vedic name Askni), the largest river (in terms of volume of water) is formed after the meeting of two streams namely, Chandra and Bhaga at Tandi, in Lahaul.
Which is the smallest river in the India?
Arvari river