Multiple choice

Which of the following river basins is called ‘Ruhr of India’?

  1. Godavari

  2. Damodar

  3. Narmada

  4. Krishna
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Damodar basin is called the 'Ruhr of India' because, like Germany's Ruhr Valley, it has rich coal deposits and is heavily industrialized. The basin contains numerous coal fields and supports major industries.

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