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Which among the following is the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

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

Answer options

  1. Damodar
  2. Kosi
  3. Gandak
  4. Son

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kosi

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Kosi šŸ“š Explanation: The Kosi River is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because of its tendency to change its course frequently and cause devastating floods in the plains of Bihar. It is a trans-boundary river flowing through Nepal and India. Over the last 250 years, the Kosi has shifted its course eastward by more than 120 km, destroying thousands of hectares of agricultural land and displacing millions of people.