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Haridwar, commonly used as a gateway for the Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra, is situated on which river?

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Option A (“Yamuna”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option C (“Alaknanda”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Bhagirathi”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. The answer Ganga matches the exact hydrological and locational clue. This question examines an important river-or-lake fact: “Which river is known as the 'Gateway to Char Dham'?” The correct answer is Ganga.

AYamuna
BGanga
CAlaknanda
DBhagirathi
Correct Answer: GangaYour Answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B — Ganga Haridwar in Uttarakhand is situated on the Ganga River and is commonly used as a starting gateway for journeys into the Garhwal Himalaya, including the Char Dham circuit. At Haridwar the Ganga emerges from the Himalayan foothills and enters the northern plains. - Option A — Yamuna: The Yamuna is associated with Yamunotri but does not flow through Haridwar. - Option C — Alaknanda: The Alaknanda flows through the Garhwal Himalaya and meets Bhagirathi at Devprayag. - Option D — Bhagirathi: The Bhagirathi is the headstream associated with Gangotri and becomes the Ganga after meeting Alaknanda. Exam Takeaway: Haridwar is the gateway city on the Ganga; Char Dham rivers lie farther upstream.

Important Notes

  • Haridwar lies in Uttarakhand on the Ganga near the point where the river leaves the Siwalik foothills and enters the plains.
  • Har Ki Pauri is the principal ghat associated with Ganga Aarti, ritual bathing and the Kumbh gathering at Haridwar.
  • Gateway to Char Dham should not be treated as a river nickname. The expression refers to access cities such as Haridwar or Rishikesh.
  • Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag to form the Ganga. Gangotri lies in the Bhagirathi headwater region, while Badrinath is in the Alaknanda valley.
  • Yamunotri is the source pilgrimage associated with the Yamuna. Kedarnath lies in the Mandakini valley, and Mandakini later joins Alaknanda at Rudraprayag.

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