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Dubbed as the Dakshina Ganga (Ganges of the South), the largest river of South India is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. the Godavari
  2. the Cauvery
  3. the Penganga
  4. the Mahanadi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: the Godavari

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. the Godavari šŸ“š Explanation: The Godavari is the longest river in Southern India and the second-longest river in the entire country after the Ganga. Due to its size and spiritual importance, it is often called 'Dakshina Ganga'. It originates in Maharashtra and flows across the breadth of the peninsula into the Bay of Bengal. The river is a lifeline for millions of people for irrigation and drinking water.