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Statewise GK · Q176

West Bengal GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 176

Q176

Which among the following rivers is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?

A.
Damodar river
Answer
B.
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.