Q176
Which among the following rivers is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?
A.
Damodar river
AnswerB.
Teesta river
C.
Mahananda river
D.
Torsa river
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Damodar river used to flood many areas of Bardhaman, Hooghly, Howrah and East and West Midnapore districts. Hence, it is also known as the Sorrow of Bengal.
The floods have now been controlled with the Damodar Valley Project.