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The longest river of Western West Bengal is

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

Answer options

  1. Rupnarayan
  2. Damodar
  3. Subarnarekha
  4. Koyna

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Damodar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Damodar šŸ“š Explanation: The Damodar river is the most prominent and longest river in the western plateau region of West Bengal. It originates in the Chota Nagpur Plateau of Jharkhand and flows eastward into the state. Historically known as the "Sorrow of Bengal" due to frequent floods, it has since been controlled by a network of dams. It is a vital source of water for the industrial and agricultural belts of the region.