PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
Kanpur
Explanation
Geographically, the largest city directly situated on the banks of the river Ganga is Kanpur.
Key Points
- > Kanpur is situated directly on the banks of the Ganga.
- > It is an industrial city in Uttar Pradesh.
- > It is one of the largest cities in terms of population as well.
Additional Information
- Kolkata is situated on the Hooghly River (a distributary of the Ganga), not directly on the main Ganga.
- Varanasi, Patna, and Kanpur are major cities on the Ganga.
- Kanpur is one of the largest cities in Uttar Pradesh.
| Subject | Detail |
|---|---|
| Largest Town | Kanpur |
| River | Ganga |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |