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Geography GK · Q45

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 45

Q45

Which river is known as Sorrow of Bihar?

A.
Ganga River
B.
Gandak River
C.
Kosi River
Answer
D.
Son River

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Kosi River is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar" as the annual floods affect about 21,000 km2 (8,100 sq mi) of fertile agricultural lands thereby disturbing the rural economy.