Which of the following rivers is known as "Forest's Hope"?
The correct answer is Banas River.
- Banas River is known as "Forest's Hope".
Key Points
- Banas River
- The Banas is a river that lies entirely within the state of Rajasthan.
- It is a tributary of the Chambal River, itself a tributary of the Yamuna, which in turn merges into the Ganga.
- Banas river originates in the Khamnor Hills of the Aravalli Range, near Kumbhalgarh in Rajsamand.
- The name "Banaas" literally translates as "forest-hope" (Ban-aas) meaning "Hope-of-the-forest" or 'Van Ki Aasha.'
Additional Information
- Bedach River
- The Berach River, a tributary of the Banas River.
- Bandi River
- The Bandi is a tributary of the Luni River in the Pali district of Rajasthan state.
- It merged in the Luni river in the Jodhpur district.
- Arvari
- The Arvari River is a small river flowing through the Alwar District of Rajasthan.