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The confluence of Bhagirathi and Alakananda is located at

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Answer options

  1. Rudraprayag
  2. Devprayag
  3. Haridwar
  4. Allahabad

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Devprayag

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Devprayag šŸ“š Explanation: The holy confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alakananda rivers is located at 'Devprayag' in the state of Uttarakhand. it is at this point that the combined river officially takes the name 'Ganga'. Devprayag is the last of the 'Panch Prayag' (five confluences) of the Alakananda river. it is a major pilgrimage site and holds deep spiritual importance in Hinduism.