Multiple choice general knowledge Which river is known as Dakshinganga Krishan Godavari Cauvery Mahanandi Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The Godavari River is called 'Dakshin Ganga' or 'Ganges of the South' because it's the longest river in peninsular India and has great religious significance. It flows through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and joins the Bay of Bengal.