The longest river of peninsular India is-

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Godavari.
· The Godavari River is the longest river in peninsular India, stretching over a length of approximately 1,465 kilometers.
· It originates from the Trimbak plateau near Nashik in Maharashtra and flows eastward across the Deccan Plateau through several states, including Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
· Due to its vast length and coverage, the Godavari is often referred to as the "Dakshin Ganga" (the Ganges of the South).
· The river has many tributaries, including the Manjira, Pravara, Purna, and Indravati. much
· The Polavaram Dam project on the Godavari is one of the major irrigation and water management projects.
Information Booster:
· Mahanadi : The Mahanadi River flows through Chhattisgarh and Odisha, but it is shorter than the Godavari, with a length of around 858 kilometers.
· Tapti : The Tapti River, which flows westward into the Arabian Sea, is around 724 kilometers long, shorter than the Godavari.
· Narmada : The Narmada River is about 1,312 kilometers long and flows westward, but it is still shorter than the Godavari.