Triveni Sangam of Uttar Pradesh is the place of confluence of which of the following rivers?

Correct option is B

​The Correct Answer is  (B) Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati

Explanation:

The Triveni Sangam in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) is the place where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers are believed to meet. The confluence of these three rivers is considered sacred in Hinduism, and people gather here to take holy dips, especially during the Kumbh Mela.

Information Booster:

• Ganga and Yamuna are two major rivers of India, both of which are physically present at the Triveni Sangam.

• Saraswati is a mythical river, mentioned in ancient texts and believed to have once flowed through the region. It is said to merge with the Ganga and Yamuna at the Sangam.

• The Triveni Sangam is considered one of the holiest places in India, drawing millions of pilgrims each year.

• The Sangam is also the site for various religious festivals, particularly the Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years.

Additional Information:

• Narmada: Not part of the Triveni Sangam, it is a river flowing in central India.

• Tapti: Another river in central India, but it does not meet the Ganga or Yamuna at the Sangam.

• Sindhu (Indus): A river that flows in Pakistan and does not converge at the Triveni Sangam.