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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: Damodar
Let'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 .

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Comments (4)

  1. Wani Zafar
    Wani Zafar:
    4 months ago

    Godavari Basin is the largest in the Peninsular region and the second largest in India after the Ganga Basin.

  2. Moa Mong
    Moa Mong:
    1 year ago

    wrong answer plss correct it
    "sorrow of bihar" is KOSI RIVER

  3. Nilofar Akhtar
    Nilofar Akhtar:
    5 years ago

    Wrong answer..river of sorrow for west Bengal is swarnrekha river

  4. Sulagna Bhattacharya
    Sulagna Bhattacharya:
    5 years ago

    Please mention it as Sorrow of Bengal, not Sorrow of Bihar. Sorrow of Bihar is Koshi river

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