Multiple choice

Which river is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?

  1. Luni

  2. Kosi

  3. Damodar

  4. Brahmaputra
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Explanation

Damodar River is historically called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its frequent devastating floods that caused widespread damage in the region. The river flows through Jharkhand and West Bengal states. Major flood control measures like the Damodar Valley Corporation were later established to manage its waters.

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