Correct option is B
Ans. (b)
Sol. The
Godavari is the longest river in
Peninsular India. It flows through several states including Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The river is often referred to as the "Dakshina Ganga" or "Ganga of the South."
Explanation of each option:
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(a) Cauvery – Incorrect, the
Cauvery is a major river in South India but is not the longest in the region.
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(b) Godavari –
Correct answer. The
Godavari is the longest river in
Peninsular India.
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(c) Yamuna – Incorrect, the
Yamuna is a major river, but it is located in
Northern India, not in Peninsular India.
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(d) Krishna – Incorrect, the
Krishna river is another major river in Peninsular India but is shorter than the
Godavari.