Question

Which of the following are true about the river systems mentioned?

1. The Yamuna River is known as Kalindi in mythology.

2. The Son River meets the Ganga at Allahabad.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 only

• Correct Answer: Option A) 1 only

• The Yamuna River is indeed known as Kalindi in Hindu mythology. In ancient texts and mythology, the Yamuna is often referred to as Kalindi, which is one of its sacred names. This name derives from the mountain Kalinda (part of the Himalayas), where the river originates. In Hindu mythology, Yamuna is personified as a goddess and the daughter of Surya (the sun god) and sister of Yama (the god of death).

• The Son River does not meet the Ganga at Allahabad. The Son River (also spelled Sone) is a major tributary of the Ganges that joins the Ganges near Patna in Bihar. At Allahabad (now officially called Prayagraj), it is the Yamuna River that meets the Ganga. This confluence at Allahabad is known as "Triveni Sangam" (though truly visible are only two rivers - the Ganga and the Yamuna, with the third river Saraswati believed to join invisibly).