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Durgapur is situated on the river

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

Answer options

  1. Ajoy
  2. Kangsabati
  3. Mayurakshi
  4. Damodar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Damodar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D. Damodar šŸ“š Explanation: The industrial city of Durgapur is situated on the banks of the Damodar river in West Bengal. This location was chosen for its easy access to water and the nearby coal mines. The Damodar river is often called the "Sorrow of Bengal" due to past flooding, but it has since been controlled. It is a lifeline for the industrial and agricultural belts of the Rarh region.