‘Bhagirathi’ and ‘Alaknanda’ rivers confluence at:

Question :

‘Bhagirathi’ and ‘Alaknanda’ rivers confluence at:

Options :

• Joshimath
• Haridwar
• Karanprayag
• Devaprayag

correct answer : d)

The correct answer is: (d) Devaprayag ✅

Explanation:

Devaprayag in Uttarakhand is the sacred confluence where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet.

After the confluence, the combined stream is called the Ganga.

In Hindu belief, Devaprayag is one of the Panch Prayags (five sacred river confluences in Uttarakhand).

📍 Other major Prayags:

1. Vishnuprayag – Alaknanda + Dhauliganga

2. Nandaprayag – Alaknanda + Nandakini

3. Karnaprayag – Alaknanda + Pindar

4. Rudraprayag – Alaknanda + Mandakini

5. Devaprayag – Alaknanda + Bhagirathi (forms the Ganga)