Gagron Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located near the confluence of which two rivers?

Explanation

Gagron Fort is located in Jhalawar district at the confluence of the Ahu and Kali Sindh rivers. Built in hilly terrain, it is also recognised as a water fort. According to the Rajasthan Environment Department, Gagron is a UNESCO World Heritage Site at this confluence. It is one of the six Hill Forts of Rajasthan inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013. Therefore, Ahu and Kali Sindh is the correct river pair; the other options refer to different river systems or confluences.

Why the other options are wrong

• (A) Mahi and Som are rivers of southern Rajasthan. Gagron Fort is identified by the Ahu-Kali Sindh confluence in Jhalawar district, so this option is incorrect.
• (C) The Chambal-Banas confluence is elsewhere; Gagron Fort is located at the Ahu-Kali Sindh confluence.
• (D) The Banas-Berach confluence is associated with a different location; Gagron Fort in Jhalawar district is located at the Ahu-Kali Sindh confluence.

Concept

This question tests the link between Rajasthan's heritage sites and its physical geography. Forts are often studied in relation to their rivers, hills and strategic locations. Such facts recur in RAS because a single question can connect a district, a fort, a river confluence and UNESCO recognition.

Source

• Rajasthan Environment Department

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