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Statewise GK · Q478

Maharashtra GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 478

Q478

What was the name of Narmada River given by the Britishers?

A.
Narbada
Answer
B.
Narmudda
C.
Tapi
D.
Sorrow of Bombay

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Periplus Maris Erythraei calls it the Nammadus, and the British Raj called it the Nerbudda or Narbada. Narmada is a Sanskrit word meaning "The Giver of Pleasure".