PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
NORTHEN PLALNS
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Allahabad
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Kashmir
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Gujarat
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none of above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Triveni Sangam is the confluence of the Ganges (Ganga), the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati River . Triveni Sangam is located at Prayag – the area of Allahabad neighbouring the confluence; for this reason, the confluence is also sometimes referred to as Prayag.
Detailed explanation-2: -Allahabad Triveni Sangam is one of the holiest places, it is the point where Ganga and Yamuna rivers meet. It is also the site for Prayag Kumbh Mela.
Detailed explanation-3: -Near Prayagraj (Allahabad), after a course of about 855 miles (1, 376 km), the Yamuna joins the Ganges (Ganga) River.
Detailed explanation-4: -Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers merge to form the holy River Ganga at Devprayag. The small town is situated on the route from Rishikesh to Badrinath.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Allahabad-Haldia National waterway, stretches on the Ganga river and connects Allahabad or Prayagraj, in Uttar Pradesh, with Haldia in West Bengal. Referred to as National Waterway Number 1, it is 1, 620 km long.