The rivers Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet to form river:

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Ganga.
· The rivers Bhagirathi and Alaknanda converge at a place called Devprayag in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
· This confluence is considered sacred and marks the point where the combined stream is known as the Ganga (Ganges) River.
· The Bhagirathi River originates from the Gangotri Glacier, while the Alaknanda River originates from the Satopanth Glacier.
· The Ganga is one of the most important and sacred rivers in India, playing a crucial role in the cultural, spiritual, and daily lives of millions of people.

Information Booster:
· Yamuna: The Yamuna is another major river in India, but it does not form from the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier.
· Ravi: The Ravi River is one of the five rivers in the Punjab region, but it does not involve Bhagirathi or Alaknanda in its formation.
· Jhelum: The Jhelum River flows through the Kashmir Valley, and its source is in the Verinag Spring.