Which of the following Indian rivers is also referred to as ‘Dakshin Ganga’?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Godavari River
The Godavari river is popularly known as the Dakshin Ganga because it is the second longest river after the Ganga.It belongs from the peninsular drainage system.
- Originates in the Western Ghats of central India in the Nasik district of Maharashtra and discharges its water in the Bay of Bengal.
- Tributaries- Penganga, Indravati, Pranhita, Manjra are its principal tributaries.
- Length of - 1,465 km long
- Tributaries run through the sates of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh.