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Question

At Devaprayag the Bhagirathi is Joined by ________.

The correct answer is
The Alaknanda

Devaprayag: Key River Confluence

Devaprayag is a significant town located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It holds importance as a major pilgrimage site and a crucial point in the geography of North India's rivers.

Bhagirathi River Joining Point

The town is renowned for the confluence where the Bhagirathi River merges with another major river.

This vital tributary that joins the Bhagirathi at Devaprayag is the Alaknanda River.

Following this meeting, the combined river system is known as the Ganges (Ganga).

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Important Questions from Drainage System of India

  1. Which of the following rivers originates from the Himalayas?

  2. Punjab has a large number of inundation canals drawing water from

  3. What is the correct sequence of the following mountain ranges as one moves from North towards South?

    • 1. Karakoram
    • 2. Kunlun
    • 3. Ladakh
    • 4. Zaskar

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  4. The Sabarmati river originates from which of the following places?
  5. What is the total length of the Mahanadi river?
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