Which among the following rivers is known as "Sorrow of Bengal" ?

Correct option is B

The Damodar River is known as the "Sorrow of Bengal" due to its frequent and devastating floods.

Explanation:
● The river originates in Jharkhand and flows through West Bengal before joining the Hooghly River.
● Historically, its floods caused significant damage to life, property, and agriculture in Bengal.
● The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was established to control flooding and develop irrigation and hydroelectric power.
● Though the floods have been mitigated by dams, the nickname remains as a reminder of its destructive past.

Information Booster:
● The Damodar Valley is also known as the "Ruhr of India" due to its rich coal deposits.
● DVC manages several multipurpose dams, including Maithon and Panchet.
● Flooding often affects the fertile plains of West Bengal, impacting the economy.
● The river’s basin is critical for industrial and agricultural activities.
● Efforts to control flooding have made the Damodar a lifeline for the region.

Additional Information:

• (a) Mahanadi River: Known for its large delta but not associated with frequent flooding.
• (c) Kosi River: Known as the "Sorrow of Bihar" due to its floods.
• (d) Godavari River: The second-longest river in India, not linked to sorrowful flooding.