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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 30

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18th November 2021 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q30

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Devprayag is the place where the Bhagirathi joins ___________.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Alaknanda.

  • Devprayag is the confluence of two holy rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi to form Ganga. 
  • The place is onsidered to be one of the most sacred confluences of rivers, the name Devprayag literally means Godly Confluence.
  • The Bhagirathi River originates from Gaumukh Glacier and flows about 193 kms before merging with Alaknanda to form River Ganga at Devprayag.