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Q. With reference to various glaciers of India in news, which of the following is / are correct statements?
  1. Satopanth Glacier is the origin of river Bhagirathi
  2. Gangotri Glacier is the origin of river Alaknanda
  3. Zemu Glacier is the origin of River Teesta
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 3
Notes: Satopanth Glacier in Uttarakhand is the source of the Alaknanda River. Gangotri Glacier, one of the largest in the Himalayas, originates the Bhagirathi River at its terminus, Gomukh. Zemu Glacier, the largest in the eastern Himalayas, is located in Sikkim at the base of Kanchenjunga and feeds the Teesta River.
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