SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 91

The correct answer is Option 4: Varanasi.
Explanation:

• The Kumbh Mela is an extremely significant and sacred festival in Hinduism, held at only four traditional locations across India. Varanasi (Kashi) is not included among these four locations.
• The four traditional locations for the Kumbh Mela, along with their associated rivers, are as follows:
• Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh): At the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati River. 2. Haridwar (Uttarakhand): On the banks of the Ganges River.
• Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): On the banks of the Shipra River.
• Nashik (Maharashtra): On the banks of the Godavari River.

Important Facts Related to the Kumbh Mela (Quick Revision):

• Time Interval: The Kumbh Mela is held at each specific location once every 12 years.
• Ardh Kumbh: This is held only in Prayagraj and Haridwar once every 6 years.
• Maha Kumbh: This is considered the largest fair, held after a period of 144 years (12 Kumbh cycles).
• Cultural Significance: UNESCO has inscribed the Kumbh Mela on its list of the 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity'.

Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: By what name is the Kumbh Mela held in Ujjain known?
Answer: Simhastha Kumbh.
Question: Which Emperor is historically credited with initiating the Kumbh Mela?
Answer: Emperor Harshavardhana.
Question: On the banks of which river is the Kumbh Mela held in Nashik?
Answer: Godavari.