CLIMATE OF INDIA
EL NINO AND SOUTHERN OSCILLATIONS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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River Damodar is called ‘Sorrow of Bengal’ because it: [CPO SI 2003]
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gets flooded often causing havoc
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causes maximum soil erosion
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forms number of dangerous waterfalls
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is not a perennial river
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Damodar river was known as ‘Sorrow of Bengal’ because it used to flood many areas of Hooghly, Howrah, Bardhaman and Medinipur districts. The floods were an annual event earlier.-Option A: Hence, this is the correct option.
Detailed explanation-2: -The route of this river is known for its coal mines, coal washeries, thermal and hydro power plants, steel plants, fertilisers, cement and chemical factories. The discharge and waste from these factories and industries pollute the river severely.
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