Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Explanation:
· a. Religious town – 2. Sarnath: Sarnath is a significant religious and pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide. It is where Gautama Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.
· b. Port town – 1. Mundra: Mundra is a town in Gujarat that hosts India's largest private port, Mundra Port. Its economic activities are heavily dependent on its port functions.
· c. Confluence town – 4. Allahabad (Prayagraj): Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) is famous for the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.
· d. Health resort – 3. Pachmarhi: Pachmarhi is a popular hill station in Madhya Pradesh, known for its scenic beauty, waterfalls, and caves, attracting tourists for recreation and health purposes. It is also known as a health resort.
Information Booster:
· Sarnath
is also a significant archaeological site with various monuments and relics from the Mauryan period, including the Ashoka Pillar, which features the Lion Capital that is now India's national emblem.
· Mundra Port
is an important part of the Maritime Silk Road and handles a diverse range of cargo, significantly contributing to India's maritime trade.
· Prayagraj
hosts the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, at the Triveni Sangam.
· Pachmarhi
is situated in the Satpura Range and is home to the Satpura National Park, known for its rich biodiversity.
Additional Knowledge: (a) a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
· This is incorrect because Mundra is a port town, not a religious town, and Sarnath is a religious town, not a port town.
(b) a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
· This is incorrect because Pachmarhi is a health resort, not a religious town, and Mundra is a port town, not a health resort.
(c) a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
· This is incorrect because Prayagraj is a confluence town, not a religious town, and Sarnath is a religious town, not a health resort.
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