Q. Which of the following is the place of confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi?
a) Rudraprayag
b) Karnaprayag
c) Vishnuprayag
d) Devprayag
Correct Answer: d) Devprayag
Question from BPSC PT 71, 2025
Correct Answer: d) Devprayag
Explanation:
– The Ganga is formed at Devprayag in Uttarakhand by the confluence of the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi rivers.
– Other “Prayags” are different confluences of the Alaknanda with various tributaries:
– Vishnuprayag: Alaknanda + Dhauliganga
– Karnaprayag: Alaknanda + Pindar
– Rudraprayag: Alaknanda + Mandakini
– Therefore, the specific meeting point of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi is Devprayag.
