Q. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Place):
A. Devprayag
B. Rudraprayag
C. Karnaprayag
D. Tehri
List-II (Confluencing Rivers):
1. Alaknanda and Pindar
2. Alaknanda and Bhagirathi
3. Bhagirathi and Bhilangana
4. Alaknanda and Mandakini
Codes:
a) 4 1 2 3
b) 2 3 1 4
c) 4 1 3 2
d) 2 4 1 3
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2024
Correct Answer: Option D (2, 4, 1, 3)
Explanation:
1. Devprayag: This is the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers. After this confluence, the river is known as the Ganga. – Match: 2
2. Rudraprayag: This is the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. – Match: 4
3. Karnaprayag: This is the confluence of the Alaknanda and Pindar rivers. – Match: 1
4. Tehri: This is the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Bhilangana rivers. – Match: 3
Correct Answer: Option D (2, 4, 1, 3)