44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000
The largest city located on the bank of the river Ganga is –
aVaranasi
bPatna
cKanpur✓ Correct
dAllahabad
Explanation
Among the given options, Kanpur is the largest city situated on the banks of the Ganga River. It is known as the Manchester of the East. Its leather industry is famous in India. Patna, located on the banks of the Ganga, is the most populous district of Bihar. Allahabad (Prayagraj) is the most populous district of Uttar Pradesh. (225) ## Page 24
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