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Geography • Indian GeographyHard

Which of the following towns in Uttarakhand is situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, marking the birth of the river Ganga?

A. Rudraprayag
B. Karnaprayag
C. Devprayag✓ Correct Answer
D. Vishnuprayag

💡 Solution & Explanation

Devprayag is the sacred town in Uttarakhand where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to form the mainstream Ganga river. Rudraprayag is where Alaknanda meets Mandakini, Karnaprayag is the confluence with Pindar, and Vishnuprayag is the confluence with Dhauli Ganga. These river confluences represent significant geographic milestones in the descent of Himalayan drainage systems.

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