Multiple choice

Which river is also known as 'Bengal's sorrow'?

  1. Kosi

  2. Son

  3. Damodar

  4. Ghaghara
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Damodar River was historically known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to the frequent and devastating floods it caused in the plains of West Bengal. While modern dam projects have mitigated this, the nickname remains a part of regional geography.

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