Which river is known as Sorrow of Odisha

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Which river is known as Sorrow of Odisha?

A. Mahanadi

B. Brahmani

C. Baitarani

D. Rushikulya

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The Mahanadi was notorious for its devastating floods for much of recorded history. Thus it was called 'the sorrow of Orissa'. However the construction of the Hirakud Dam has greatly altered the situation.

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