Question

River Ganga and the Yamuna meet at _____.
 A. Devpraya
 B. Rudraprayag
 C. Prayag
 D. Haridwar

Answer 1

Hint: River Ganga forms the longest and the largest river in India. (2525 km). Ganga’s second largest tributary and the longest tributary of India, Yamuna (1376 km), both meet at a pilgrimage place also referred to as Triveni Sangam. This place is famous for holding the historic and religious festival of Hindus- The Kumbh Mela. This place is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Complete answer:
Devaprayag: Devprayag literally translates to ‘ Godly Confluence ‘. It is located in the state of Uttarakhand, India, and is a place of religious significance for the Hindus. It is known as Ganga’s birthplace, which is formed by the confluence of the river Alakananda, Saraswati, and Bhagirathi.
Rudraprayag: Rudraprayag is located in the state of Uttarakhand. It is of great religious significance to the Hindus. It is one of the Panch Prayag, where the Alakananda, Mandakini, and Kedarnath rivers meet.
Prayag: Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, is also known as Prayag or Prayagraj. 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. A third invisible river, Saraswati is also part of this holy confluence, according to Hindu mythology. Another annually held Magh Mela is also organized in Prayag.
Haridwar: Haridwar located in Uttarakhand, is located across the river Ganga. It is an important destination for Hindu pilgrims. Haridwar literally means ‘Door to Hari’, Hari being one of the many names of Lord Vishnu.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: Prayag is one of the oldest pilgrimage places in India. It has great mythological significance. It is also believed in Hindu mythology that a dip in this holy water can wash away someone’s sin.