Which river forms part of the India-Nepal boundary and is also known as Sharda?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Kali
The correct answer is the Kali River, which is also called the Sharda or Mahakali in different stretches. It rises in the Himalayan region and forms, or is associated with, part of the boundary between Nepal and India before flowing into the plains. Gandak and Kosi are important Himalayan tributaries of the Ganga, but neither is commonly identified by the name Sharda. Teesta flows through Sikkim, West Bengal and Bangladesh and is not the India-Nepal boundary river described here. The clue combines an alternative name with a geographical boundary, so option B is unambiguous.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Kali
Why is this the correct answer?
The correct answer is the Kali River, which is also called the Sharda or Mahakali in different stretches. It rises in the Himalayan region and forms, or is associated with, part of the boundary between Nepal and India before flowing into the plains. Gandak and Kosi are important Himalayan tributaries of the Ganga, but neither is commonly identified by the name Sharda. Teesta flows through Sikkim, West Bengal and Bangladesh and is not the India-Nepal boundary river described here. The clue combines an alternative name with a geographical boundary, so option B is unambiguous.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian Geography. Topic: Rivers and Lakes of India.
