On the banks of which river does the city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh stand?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Sarayu River
- Step 1: Ayodhya is a city on the banks of the Sarayu river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Answer: Sarayu River. Why not the others: Gomti River, Ganga River and Yamuna River don't fit.
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