Question

The Yamuna river merges with the river Ganges at

• A. Triveni Sangam, Allahabad
• B. Kanpur
• C. Lucknow
• D. Ayodhya

Hint:

The confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati is called the Triveni Sangam and is located in Allahabad (Prayagraj). This is an important site for both geography and religious traditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Yamuna is one of the major rivers of northern India and a key tributary of the Ganges.
It flows through states such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.
The point where the Yamuna meets the Ganga (Ganges) is known as the Triveni Sangam. This confluence is located in Allahabad, which is now officially called Prayagraj.
The word "Sangam" means "confluence" or meeting point.
At Triveni Sangam, three rivers are believed to meet:

• Ganga (Ganges) — visible
• Yamuna — visible
• Saraswati — mythical river, believed to flow underground

This site holds deep religious importance in Hinduism and is also the site for the grand religious gathering called the Kumbh Mela. Why other options are incorrect:

• Kanpur — a city on the Ganga, but not where Yamuna meets it.
• Lucknow — located on the Gomti River.
• Ayodhya — on the Sarayu River, not related to Yamuna-Ganga confluence.