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Current Affairs 15 Jun 2026 0 answers

Who among the following called Irwin and Gandhi 'The Two Mahatmas'?

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Answer
The Ganga is the longest river in India and has a dense basin.
A Rabindranath Tagore
B Sarojini Naidu
C Jawaharlal Nehru
D Mirabehn
Explanation
Statement 1: The Ganga is the longest river in India. ✅ Correct. The Ganga stretches over 2,525 kilometers, making it the longest river in the country.
Statement 2: The Ganga basin is one of the most densely populated river basins in the world. ✅ Correct. With a population exceeding 400 million, it ranks among the highest globally.
Ganga River — Quick Facts
Length: 2,525 km
Basin Population: 400 million
Countries: India, Bangladesh, Nepal
Major Cities: Varanasi, Kanpur, Allahabad
Significance: Sacred river in Hinduism
Basin Area: 1,086,000 km²
Remember, the Ganga's significance isn't just geographical; it's cultural and spiritual too! (Examiners love this river's importance.)

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