Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (d) Godavari River
Explanation:
The Godavari River is known as ‘Dakshin Ganga’ (Ganga of the South) because it is the longest river in peninsular India, just as the Ganga is the longest river in North India.
It originates from Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra, and flows 1,465 km through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Information Booster:
- The Godavari Basin is one of the largest river basins in India, covering 312,812 square km.
- Major tributaries include Pranhita, Indravati, Sabari, and Manjira Rivers.
- It is worshipped in Hinduism, with famous religious sites along its banks, including Nasik, Bhadrachalam, and Rajahmundry.
- The Kumbh Mela is held in Nasik on the banks of the Godavari.
Additional Information:
- Major dams and projects on the Godavari include:
- Jayakwadi Dam (Maharashtra)
- Sriram Sagar Project (Telangana)
- Polavaram Project (Andhra Pradesh)
- The river plays a crucial role in agriculture, irrigation, and hydropower in South India.
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