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The Son River is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganges in central and northern India. It rises near Amarkantak in the Maikal Hills, flows for about 780 kilometers through Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar, and joins the Ganges near Patna. Its broad, sandy channel experiences strong seasonal variation, while dams and barrages support irrigation and power generation.
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Where does the Son River begin and end?
The Son River rises near Amarkantak in the Maikal Hills and flows to the Ganges near Patna. It passes through Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar.
How long is the Son River?
The Son River is about 780 kilometers long. It is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganges in central and northern India.
Why does the Son River have broad sandy channels?
The river carries large amounts of sediment and crosses broad alluvial plains in its lower course. This helps create wide, sandy stretches that can change noticeably with seasonal water levels.
Which major river does the Son join?
The Son joins the Ganges near Patna in Bihar. Its right-bank position means it enters the Ganges from the south side of the basin.
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