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River System Of India

India is blessed with a vast network of rivers that crisscross the country and play a vital role in its geographical, cultural, and economic aspects. Here are some of the major river systems in India: 1. The Ganges River System:    - The Ganges (also known as the Ganga) is the longest river in India, originating from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and flowing through the northern states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal before draining into the Bay of Bengal.    - The major tributaries of the Ganges include the Yamuna, Son, Gandak, Kosi, and Ghaghara rivers.    - The Ganges is considered sacred by Hindus and holds immense cultural and religious significance. 2. The Brahmaputra River System:    - The Brahmaputra is a transboundary river that originates in the Tibetan plateau and flows through the northeastern state of Assam before entering Bangladesh and merging with the Ganges to form the world's largest delta, the Sunderbans.   ...