______ is a city located on the confluence of river Yamuna and Ganga.

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 08 Dec 2022 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Allahabad.

Key Points

The Allahabad area known as Prayag is where the Ganga and Yamuna rivers converge or merge.
Prayagraj is the present name for Allahabad, which was formerly known as Kausambi.
It is situated at the meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Additional Information

One of the oldest towns in the world, Allahabad is revered for its history and religious significance in India.
Akbar, the Mughal emperor, had it built in 1583 and gave it the name Allahabad, which translates to "City of God."
The primary crops in this area are wheat, barley, and rice.
The historic Hindu and Buddhist monuments of Pratisthanpur and Kausambi are close to Allahabad City.
The city is also known as Pilgrimage Land, Sangam City, and the City of Prime Ministers, and it annually hosts the Kumbh Mela.