69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023
The other name of the Gandak River is—
aPunpun
bBudhi Gandak
cMahananda
dNarayani✓ Correct
Explanation
Among the given options, the other name of the Gandak River is “Narayani”. Another name of it is “Shaligrami” as well. It is noteworthy that the Gandak River originates from the Nepal Himalayas and meets the Ganga near Pahleja Ghat. The Gandak River has 7 main tributaries—Trishuli, Budhi Gandak, Seti, Daraudi, Madi, Kali Gandak, and Marsyangdi.
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