Question

In which city Yamuna river is merging with the river Ganga?
A. Varanasi
B. Allahabad
C. Delhi
D. Lucknow

Answer 1

Hint: River Ganga is one of the longest rivers in India that originates from the great Himalayas. On its way, the river Ganga receives contributions from various tributaries from both the left and right sides. The Yamuna enters into Ganga from the right side and is therefore referred to as the right bank tributary.

Complete Answer:The river Yamuna merges with the holy river Ganga at a place known as Allahabad. Allahabad which is now known as Prayagraj is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh. At this place, Triveni Sangam is formed due to the confluence of three sacred rivers namely Ganga Yamuna and Saraswati. In the Hindu religion, this place holds immense importance and it is also a pilgrimage site. Ganga is one of the longest rivers in India and has many tributaries such as Son, Chambal, Damodar, Ghaggar, and others. The Yamuna is also one such tributary of Ganga apart from its religious importance Yamuna river is also important because it is the longest tributary of river Ganga flowing from the right side of the holy river Ganga in Allahabad.

Thus, option B is correct.

Note: The name of the city of Allahabad was changed to Prayagraj recently by the government. Due to the confluence of three rivers that are Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati in the city, it has become a religiously important place or destination. Millions of people visit prayagraj every year because of the holy Sangam and the religious sentiments of people associated with this place.