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Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?

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

Answer options

  1. Hooghly
  2. Damodar
  3. Teesta
  4. Rupnarayan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Damodar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Damodar šŸ“š Explanation: The Damodar River was historically known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' because of the frequent and devastating floods it caused in the plains of West Bengal. It originates in the Chota Nagpur Plateau of Jharkhand. To control these floods, the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was established in 1948, modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority. This project transformed the river into a source of irrigation and hydroelectric power.