UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Which one of the following is the actual source of the Son river ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Amarkantak in Shahdol district

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Amarkantak in Shahdol district”.

Son River is one of the major southern tributaries of the Ganges (Ganga) River. The place of origin of the Son river is near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh.

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