The Bhagirathi and Alaknanda join to form the Ganga at _________.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Devprayag

Explanation:

• The Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers join at Devprayag, a town in the state of Uttarakhand, to form the Ganga (also known as Ganges).
• Devprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of the Alaknanda River and is considered a significant pilgrimage site in Hinduism.
• The point of confluence is marked by the merging of the two rivers, with the Bhagirathi being considered the main source stream of the Ganga.

Information Booster:

• Devprayag is located about 70 kilometers north of Rishikesh and holds religious significance as the site where the holy rivers unite to form the Ganga.
• The term "Ganga" officially begins after the confluence at Devprayag, continuing its journey to the plains.

Additional Knowledge:

(A) Rishikesh

• Rishikesh is located upstream from Devprayag and is a major pilgrimage destination, but it is not the point where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet.

(B) Haridwar

• Haridwar is another important religious site, but the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda happens earlier, at Devprayag.

(D) Rudraprayag

• Rudraprayag is another confluence point of rivers (Mandakini and Alaknanda) but not the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda.