SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 44

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 9 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q44

Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Kosi.

The Kosi River is famously known as the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’ because of its frequent and devastating floods that cause immense damage to life, crops, and infrastructure in northern Bihar. Originating in Nepal, the river carries heavy silt and changes its course frequently, making flood control extremely difficult.