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Which of the following rivers of India is known as Vridh (Old) Ganga?

  1. Mahanadi

  2. Ram Ganga

  3. Cauvery

  4. Godavari
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Explanation

The Godavari is called 'Vridh Ganga' or 'Dakshin Ganga' (Old Ganga or Ganga of the South) due to its seniority among peninsular rivers and religious significance. It is India's second-longest river after the Ganga and has numerous pilgrimage sites along its banks. The Mahanadi, Ram Ganga, and Cauvery are major rivers but not referred to as 'Old Ganga'.

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