The river which rises in the Kamarpet hill in Chhotanagpur Plateau of Bihar and called "The River of Sorrow" is
A. Mahanadi
B. Damodar
C. Krishna
D. Godavari
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The correct answer is Option B: DamodarLet's break down why:
Understanding the Question: The question asks us to identify a river that starts in a specific location (Kamarpet hill in Chhotanagpur Plateau, Bihar) and is known by a nickname: "The River of Sorrow."
Why Damodar is Correct:
The Damodar River indeed originates in the Kamarpet hills of the Chhotanagpur Plateau.
Historically, the Damodar River was called "The River of Sorrow" because it was prone to severe floods. These floods caused widespread damage and suffering to the people living in the surrounding areas.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect:
Mahanadi: The Mahanadi originates in Chhattisgarh, not the Chhotanagpur Plateau.
Krishna: The Krishna originates in Maharashtra, much further south than the Chhotanagpur Plateau.
Godavari: The Godavari also originates in Maharashtra, and is one of the longest rivers in India .
Godavari Basin is the largest in the Peninsular region and the second largest in India after the Ganga Basin.
wrong answer plss correct it
"sorrow of bihar" is KOSI RIVER
Wrong answer..river of sorrow for west Bengal is swarnrekha river
Please mention it as Sorrow of Bengal, not Sorrow of Bihar. Sorrow of Bihar is Koshi river