INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

NORTHEN PLALNS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Sangam of Yamuna and Ganga is at ____
A
Allahabad
B
Patna
C
Sikkim
D
none of above
Explanation: 

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: -Yamuna rivers joins Ganga at Allahabad. The river Yamuna joins Ganga at this point and Ganga continues to flow until it meets Bay of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Triveni-Sangam is the convergence of three rivers namely the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-5: -There is a belief that the Saraswati river flows underneath the surface. The Triveni Sangam is considered to be a very sacred place in India to Hindus, who believe that taking a dip there will wash away sins and free them from the cycle of rebirth, thereby achieving Moksha.

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