Son River
2023 MAY 27
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Why in news?
- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a directive to halt all mining activities in Son riverbed in Uttar Pradesh.
- The directive addresses illegal mining, imposing environmental compensation on mining companies.
About Son River:
- The Son River, also known as the Sone River, is a perennial river that flows through central India.
- The Son River is the 2nd-largest southern (right bank) tributary of the Ganges after the Yamuna River.
- Geography:
- It originates near Amarkantak Hill in the Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district of Chhattisgarh and finally merges with the Ganges River near Patna in Bihar.
- Son forms a series of waterfalls at the edge of Amarkantak plateau.
- It flows through four states: Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
- Tributaries:
- Ghaghar, Johilla, Chhoti Mahanadi, Banas, Gopad, Rihand, Kanhar and North Koel River.
- Prominent Dams and Hydroelectric Projects:
- Bansagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh
- Rihand Dam near Pipri in Uttar Pradesh on Rihand River.
- Indrapuri Barrage in Bihar; it diverts water from the Son River to the Sone Canal System for irrigation purposes.
- Koilwar Bridge constructed in 1862 in Bihar; it serves as India's oldest river bridge, connecting Arrah with Patna.
PRACTICE QUESTION
Consider the following statements:
1. Son river is a tributary of Ganga
2. Son river flows through Bihar
3. Rihand river is a tributary of Son
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Answer