Multiple choice

Which is the largest peninsular river?

  1. Narmada

  2. Tapi

  3. Godavari

  4. Mahanadi
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Explanation

The Godavari is the largest peninsular river in terms of length and drainage basin. It is often called the 'Ganga of the South' or 'Dakshin Ganga'. The river originates in Nashik, Maharashtra, and flows through Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. Narmada, Tapi, and Mahanadi are all smaller peninsular rivers.

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