What will be the correct sequence of cities on the bank of river Ganga

What will be the correct sequence of cities on the bank of river Ganga if someone moves from west to east?

Prayagraj, Kanpur, Bhagalpur, Patna
Prayagraj, Kanpur, Patna, Bhagalpur
Kanpur, Prayagraj, Bhagalpur, Patna
Kanpur, Prayagraj, Patna, Bhagalpur
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2023
The correct sequence of the given cities located on the bank of the River Ganga from west to east is Kanpur, Prayagraj, Patna, Bhagalpur.
– The River Ganga flows generally in an east-south-east direction across the North Indian plains.
– Kanpur is located upstream of Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad).
– Prayagraj is located upstream of Patna.
– Patna is located upstream of Bhagalpur.
Understanding the geographical locations of major cities along prominent rivers is important for general knowledge and geography. The relative positions of these cities along the Ganga reflect the river’s course through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and further east.
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