2022 · Q90
Which one of the following cities on the banks of Ganges declined in importance when the railway link to Bombay started operating?
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- ABenaras
- BKanpur
- CMirzapur
- DPatna
Explanation
Mirzapur, a major Ganga-side mart and collection centre for cotton and grain, declined in importance once the railway link to Bombay began operating, since railways diverted trade away from the riverine route. Benaras (option A), Kanpur (option B) and Patna (option D) retained or grew in importance. Hence option C.