SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 82

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Godavari.

• The river that originates in Maharashtra is the Godavari. It is one of the major rivers in India and is often referred to as the Dakshin Ganga. The Godavari originates near Trimbak in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. From its source, it flows eastwards across several states, including Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, and finally empties into the Bay of Bengal.
• The Godavari plays a crucial role in the agriculture, economy, and culture of the regions through which it flows, making it one of the most important rivers in peninsular India.