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GK Questions with Answers on Prayagraj

Prayagraj, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, is famous for hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela. This grand religious gathering is one of the largest and most important festivals in Hinduism. Let’s take a look at some interesting facts general knowledge (GK) questions and answers related to Prayagraj, especially in connection with the Mahakumbh Mela2025.

GK Questions with Answers on Prayagraj

Prayagraj, a historic city in Uttar Pradesh, India, is known for its cultural and religious significance. It is famous for the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers meet, and for hosting the grand Maha Kumbh Mela. Let’s know more about this religious place through some GK questions on Prayagraj.

 

Q1. Where is Prayagraj located?

(a) Madhya Pradesh

(b) Uttar Pradesh

(c) Rajasthan

(d) Bihar

S1. Ans. (b)

 

Q2. What was the old name of Prayagraj?

(a) Varanasi

(b) Kanpur

(c) Allahabad

(d) Agra

S2. Ans. (c)

 

Q3. Which three rivers meet in Prayagraj?

(a) Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati

(b) Ganga, Godavari, Yamuna

(c) Krishna, Kaveri, Saraswati

(d) Yamuna, Narmada, Tapi

S3. Ans. (a)

 

Q4. What is the meeting point of these rivers called?

(a) Panch Prayag

(b) Sangam Nagar

(c) Triveni Sangam

(d) Ganga Ghat

S4. Ans. (c)

 

Q5. What event is held every 12 years in Prayagraj?

(a) Kumbh Mela

(b) Diwali Festival

(c) Holi Celebration

(d) Navratri

S5. Ans. (a)

 

Q6. Which famous Indian poet and writer is connected to Allahabad and wrote a lot about the city?

(a) Rabindranath Tagore

(b) Mirza Ghalib

(c) Munshi Premchand

(d) Harivansh Rai Bachchan

S6. Ans. (d)

 

Q7. Prayagraj is ranked _______ in terms of population within Uttar Pradesh.

(a) 5th

(b) 7th

(c) 10th

(d) 1st

S7. Ans. (b)

 

Q8. Which freedom fighter was born in Allahabad and played an important role in India’s independence?

(a) Subhas Chandra Bose

(b) Mahatma Gandhi

(c) Jawaharlal Nehru

(d) Motilal Nehru

S8. Ans. (c)

 

Q9. When did the British take control of Prayagraj?

(a) 1801 AD

(b) 1857 AD

(c) 1871 AD

(d) 1700 AD

S9. Ans. (a)

 

Q10. What is the official language of Prayagraj?

(a) English

(b) Hindi

(c) Urdu

(d) Sanskrit

S10. Ans. (a)

Akansha Arora

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