Which one of the following cities is not located on the bank of river...
Uttarkashi, meaning Kashi of the north, is a town in Uttarakhand, India. It is the district headquarters of Uttarkashi district. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi at an altitude of 1158 m above sea level. Uttarkashi is generally known as a holy town close to Rishikesh.
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Which one of the following cities is not located on the bank of river...
Introduction:
The question asks us to identify the city that is not located on the bank of the river Ganga. Let's analyze the given options to find the correct answer.
Options:
a) Fatehpur
b) Bhagalpur
c) Uttarkashi
d) Kanpur
Analysis:
To determine the correct answer, we need to know the geographical location of each city and whether it lies on the bank of the river Ganga.
1. Fatehpur:
Fatehpur is a city located in the Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated on the right bank of the river Ganga, so it is located on the bank of the river Ganga.
2. Bhagalpur:
Bhagalpur is a city in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India. It is situated on the southern bank of the river Ganga, so it is located on the bank of the river Ganga.
3. Uttarkashi:
Uttarkashi is a town in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. It is located on the banks of the river Bhagirathi, which is a tributary of the river Ganga. Therefore, Uttarkashi is not located on the bank of the river Ganga.
4. Kanpur:
Kanpur is a major city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated on the banks of the river Ganga, so it is located on the bank of the river Ganga.
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is option C, Uttarkashi.
Conclusion:
Among the given options, Uttarkashi is the city that is not located on the bank of the river Ganga.