The point of confluence where the two rivers - Dhauliganga and Alaknanda - joins is knows as –
(a) Vishnuprayag
(b) Nandprayag
(c) Karnaprayag
(d) Rudraprayag

Correct Option: (a)


Solution


The five confluences, known as the Panch Prayag, are all along the Alaknanda. They are, in downstream order,
  • 1. Vishnuprayag, where the Dhauliganga joins the Alaknanda;
  • 2. Nandprayag, where the Nandakini joins;
  • 3. Karnaprayag, where the Pindar joins,
  • 4. Rudraprayag, where the Mandakini joins;
  • 5. Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi joins the Alaknanda to form the Ganges River proper.


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