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As soon as the holy month of Sawan begins, echoes of ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and ‘Jai Maa Gange’ are heard across the country. Lakhs of Kanwariyas travel hundreds of kilometers on foot to reach Haridwar, Rishikesh and Gangotri to collect holy Ganga water and perform Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva.
Along with being the center of religious faith, Ganga is the center of India’s national river Is also. As revered as Ganga is in India, its history and geographical journey is equally rich and interesting. On this auspicious occasion of Sawan, let us test our general knowledge through 7 important questions related to river Ganga and their answers.
7 important questions related to river Ganga and their answers
Question 1: What is the mythological history of India’s Ganga river?
answer: Ganga is one of the most ancient and sacred rivers of India, being mentioned in great texts like Rigveda, Ramayana and Mahabharata. According to mythological beliefs, King Bhagiratha had performed severe penance and descended Ganga from heaven to earth for the salvation of his ancestors. It was because of the efforts of King Bhagiratha that Ganga came to earth. ‘Bhagirathi’ Also known by the name.
Question 2: In how many countries does the Ganga River flow?
answer: Ganga river flows mainly through 2 countries—India and Bangladesh flows in. After traveling its long journey in India, it enters Bangladesh, where it further joins the Brahmaputra river (‘Jamuna’ in Bangladesh) and finally falls into the Bay of Bengal.
Question 3: By what name is the national river of India known in Bangladesh?
answer: When India’s national river Ganga crosses the border and enters Bangladesh, its name is changed there. ‘Padma’ It happens. Originating from Gangotri in Uttarakhand, it flows through UP, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal in Bangladesh under the name Padma.
Question 4: What is the total length of river Ganga and how much area is it spread over?
answer: The total length of river Ganga is approximately 2,525 kilometers Is. Its drainage basin (river valley area) is approximately 10.86 lakh square kilometers Is spread around in It originates from the Gangotri Glacier of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand.
Question 5: When did Ganga officially get the status of ‘National River’?
answer: by central government 4 November 2008 Ganga officially became part of India ‘National River’ (National River of India) Was declared. Its main objective was to maintain the cleanliness, conservation of Ganga and its ecological importance.
Question 6: After the confluence of which two rivers the main river ‘Ganga’ is formed?
answer: In Devprayag, Uttarakhand Bhagirathi And Alaknanda There is a confluence of rivers. Only after this sacred confluence, the combined stream of these two rivers ‘Ganges’ Known as.
Question 7: Which is the largest river delta in the world?
answer: Sundarbans Delta It is considered to be the largest river delta in the world. It is formed by the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers, which form approximately 1,00,000 square kilometers Is spread across the area. It extends to the Indian state of West Bengal and the southern part of Bangladesh.