GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because
A
its length is nearly the same as that of the river Ganges
B
there are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks
C
of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers
D
it is the older river of India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Godavari, India’s second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.

Detailed explanation-2: -River Godavari is also known as Dakshin Ganga. It is the largest Peninsular river system. It rises in the Nasik district of Maharashtra and discharges its water into the Bay of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Godavari is also known as Dakshin Ganga and Vridha Ganga.

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