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    Question

    The Kumbh Mela, occurring every 12 years, is hosted in

    which set of Indian cities?
    A Haridwar, Allahabad, Ujjain, and Nashik Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Varanasi, Mathura, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Surat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Kochi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Kumbh Mela is a pivotal Hindu festival that rotates between four sacred riverfront cities: Haridwar on the Ganges, Allahabad (Prayagraj) at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati, Ujjain on the Shipra, celebrated as Simhastha Kumbh Mela, and Nashik on the Godavari. Each city’s geographical and spiritual significance attracts millions of pilgrims, making it one of the world’s largest religious congregations every 12 years.

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