Match List-I with List-II andchoose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Place) (Confluencing Rivers)A.Devprayag 1. Alaknanda and PindarB.Rudraprayag2.Alaknanda and BhagirathiC.Karnaprayag3.Bhagirathi and BhilangnaD.Tehri4.Alaknanda and Mandakini Codes: A B C D

1. A

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   Option (a) pairs Devprayag with Alaknanda and Mandakini, but Devprayag is actually the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers.

2. B

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   Option (b) pairs Rudraprayag with Bhagirathi and Bhilangna, but Rudraprayag is formed by the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers.

3. C

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   Option (c) pairs Karnaprayag with Bhagirathi and Bhilangna, but Karnaprayag is the sacred confluence point where the Alaknanda meets the Pindar river.

4. D

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   Option (d) correctly matches Devprayag with Alaknanda and Bhagirathi (2), Rudraprayag with Alaknanda and Mandakini (4), Karnaprayag with Alaknanda and Pindar (1), and Tehri with Bhagirathi and Bhilangna (3). This comprehensive sequence accurately maps all four major Himalayan river confluences in Uttarakhand as listed in the official question, making it the correct option.

Summary. Official key is (d) matching the Himalayan river confluences of Uttarakhand correctly. Devprayag joins Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, Rudraprayag unites Alaknanda and Mandakini, Karnaprayag merges Alaknanda and Pindar, and Tehri lies at the confluence of Bhagirathi and Bhilangna. Aspirants frequently confuse Rudraprayag and Devprayag due to similar sounding names and overlapping river systems. Careful verification of the Panch Prayag sequence resolves this mapping successfully.