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Statewise GK · Q162

Odisha GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 162

Q162

Which river is known as Sorrow of Odisha?

A.
Mahanadi
Answer
B.
Brahmani
C.
Baitarani
D.
Rushikulya

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Mahanadi was notorious for its devastating floods for much of recorded history. Thus it was called 'the sorrow of Orissa'. However the construction of the Hirakud Dam has greatly altered the situation.