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Which river is associated with the Kumbh Mela at Ujjain?

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This question examines an important river-or-lake fact: “Which river is associated with the Kumbh Mela at Ujjain?” The correct answer is Kshipra (Shipra). The Kumbh Mela at Ujjain (called 'Simhastha' Kumbh Mela) is held on the banks of the Kshipra (Shipra) River. Ujjain is one of the four Kumbh Mela cities. The Kshipra River originates from the Vindhya Range in MP and joins the Chambal River. The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is in Ujjain. A river system includes its source, tributaries, distributaries, drainage basin, watershed, channel, floodplain, delta or estuary and final outlet. River behaviour depends on relief, geology, rainfall, snowmelt, sediment load, vegetation and human intervention.

AChambal
BKshipra (Shipra)
CNarmada
DBetwa
Correct Answer: Kshipra (Shipra)Your Answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B — Kshipra (Shipra) The Kumbh gathering at Ujjain, known as Simhastha, is held on the banks of the Kshipra or Shipra River in Madhya Pradesh. Ujjain’s principal bathing ghats, including Ram Ghat, are located on this river. The Kshipra flows northward and ultimately joins the Chambal river system. - Option A — Chambal: The Kshipra is a tributary of the Chambal, but the Ujjain bathing ghats are directly situated on the Kshipra. - Option C — Narmada: The Narmada flows west through Madhya Pradesh and is associated with places such as Omkareshwar and Maheshwar, not the Ujjain Kumbh. - Option D — Betwa: The Betwa is a tributary of the Yamuna and is associated with central India, including Orchha, rather than Ujjain. Exam Takeaway: Ujjain Simhastha is held on the Kshipra River.

Important Notes

  • Kshipra, also spelled Shipra, flows through Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. Ram Ghat is one of the principal bathing places used during the Simhastha religious gathering.
  • The Ujjain Kumbh is called Simhastha. Ujjain is one of the four Kumbh locations; the others are Prayagraj, Haridwar and Nashik.
  • Kshipra River should not be confused with Chambal River. Kshipra is the river at Ujjain and later joins the Chambal as a tributary.
  • The Narmada flows westward through a rift valley and is linked with Omkareshwar and Maheshwar. It does not host the Ujjain Simhastha.
  • The Betwa rises in Madhya Pradesh and joins the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh. Orchha lies on the Betwa, making it a frequent but unrelated central-India option.

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