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Which of the following river is known as India's River of Sorrow ?

A) Hooghly
B) Damodar
C) Ghaghara
D) Kosi

Correct Answer:


B) Damodar

Description for Correct answer:
Damodar River was earlier known as the "River of Sorrows" as it used to flood many areas of Bardhaman, Hooghly, Howrah and Medinipur districts.

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