Gk Questions on Glacier and Rivers |Q&A
Q) What is the significance of the Himalayan range?
The Himalayan range is significant because it contains a large number of glaciers, including the Siachen Glacier, which is the largest glacier outside of the polar region. The Himalayan range also forms the source for several large perennial rivers.
Q) What is the largest river in the Indus Basin?
The Indus River
Q) Where does the Ganga river originate?
The Ganga river originates as the Bhagirathi from the Gangotri glacier.
Q) Why are the Salween, Mekong, the Yangtze and the Huang He not considered true Himalayan rivers?
The Salween, Mekong, the Yangtze and the Huang He all originate from parts of the Tibetan plateau that are geologically distinct from the Himalaya mountains.
