Geography question from JKAS Prelims, 2023 by JKPSC
Arrange the following cities along the River Ganga from east to west:
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Patna, Varanasi, Allahabad, Kanpur
To solve this, you need to look at the flow of the River Ganga, which moves from West to East (from the Himalayas toward the Bay of Bengal). Since the question asks for the cities from East to West, you are essentially traveling "upstream" against the river's flow.
Sequence Analysis (East to West)
Patna: Located furthest East in Bihar.
Varanasi: Located in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Allahabad (Prayagraj): Located in Central Uttar Pradesh (at the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna).
Kanpur: Located further West/Upstream in Uttar Pradesh.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
