Indian Geography Through Maps | Ganga River System (Part 1) | Episode 12 | Drishti IAS

IAS GS फाउंडेशन कोर्स की अधिक जानकारी या काउंसलिंग के लिए लिंक पर क्लिक करें – https://drishti.xyz/upsc-yt-ias-hindi GS Foundation: https://drishti.xyz/gs-foundation-yt-... IAS Mains Courses: https://drishti.xyz/ias-mains-yt-ias-... IAS Prelims: https://drishti.xyz/ias-prelims-yt-ia... IAS Optional Courses: https://drishti.xyz/optional-yt-ias-h... NCERT Courses: https://drishti.xyz/dla-ncert-yt-ias-... ************************************************************************ Welcome to Episode 12 of BHARATNAMA – Indian Geography Through Maps, a unique geography series by Drishti IAS designed to help UPSC aspirants understand Geography through maps and visualization. In this episode, Mr. Vaibhav Shivhare, Expert Faculty at Drishti IAS, explains the Ganga River System (Part 1) (गंगा नदी तंत्र – भाग 1) through a simple, conceptual, and map-based approach. Learn about the origin, course, geological evolution, drainage basin, major physiographic features, and geographical significance of the Ganga River through detailed maps and easy-to-understand explanations. Explore the journey of the Ganga from its source at the Gangotri Glacier (Bhagirathi) and the confluence at Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda merge to form the Ganga. Understand the important Himalayan tributaries and headwater streams, the river's entry into the Northern Plains, and its role in shaping the physical geography of North India. This episode also highlights the Ganga Basin, its drainage characteristics, fertile alluvial plains, cultural and economic importance, irrigation potential, biodiversity, and significance for India's riverine ecosystem. Learn key concepts through maps, visualization, and conceptual clarity, making this episode highly useful for UPSC Prelims and Mains. ************************************************************************* महत्त्वपूर्ण प्लेलिस्ट: 1. Drishtikon By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Drishtikon-by-Dr-... 2. Videos by Dr. Vikas Divyakriti: https://drishti.xyz/Videos-DrVikasDiv... 3. Concept Talk- By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Concepttalk-DrVik... 4. NCERT Foundation Series: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Foundation-... 5. How to Prepare Optional: https://drishti.xyz/How-to-Prepare-Op... 6. Optional Subject Demo Classes: https://drishti.xyz/Optional-Subject-... 7. Daily Current News: https://drishti.xyz/Daily-Current-News 8. Simplified Videos: https://drishti.xyz/Simplified 9. Drishti IAS Special: https://drishti.xyz/Drishti-IAS-Special 10. Duniya Is Hafte: https://drishti.xyz/Duniya-Is-Hafte-DIH 11. Topper’s Success Stories: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Success-S... 12. UPSC Prelims PYQ Analysis: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Prelims-PYQ-... 13. UPSC Mock Interview 2024: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-2024-Mock-In... 14. IAS Toppers Talk 2024: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Talk-2024 15. IAS Toppers’ Seminar: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Seminar 16. IAS Toppers’ Strategy: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Strategy ************************************************************************* हमारे प्रमुख कोर्सेज़: 1. GS Foundation Courses: https://drishti.xyz/GS-foundation-Onl... 2. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hindi): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundat... 3. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hinglish): https://drishti.xyz/gs-studio-foundat... 4. GS Studio Foundation Course (English): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundat... 5. NCERT Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Online-Courses 6. UPSC Optional Subjects Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Optional-Sub... 7. IAS Prelims 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-... 8. IAS Mains 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-On... 9. Current Affairs (Prelims + Mains) IAS 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Current-Affa... 10. UPSC Prelims 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-... ************************************************************************* Download Drishti Learning App Now: iOS: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-IOS Android: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Android Windows: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Windows ************************************************************************* Follow Us on Social Media: https://drishti.xyz/SocialMedia-YT #IndianGeography #GangaRiverSystem #Ganga #Bharatnama #DrishtiIAS #UPSC #UPSC2026 #UPSCPreparation #Geography #IndianRivers #RiverSystem #PhysicalGeography