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Which river was called the Sorrow of Bengal because it caused frequent floods?

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Correct answer: Damodar

The Damodar River was historically called the “Sorrow of Bengal” because it caused repeated and destructive floods, especially before major flood-control and multipurpose projects were developed. During the monsoon, heavy runoff from its catchment could make the river overflow its banks. Floodwater damaged cultivated land, settlements, roads, and other forms of communication in parts of Bengal. The nickname therefore refers to the river’s historical flooding behaviour, not to every season or every stretch of its course. Option A is correct. Teesta, Son, and Ghaghara are also important rivers, but none is normally identified by this particular historical nickname. The answer is based on recognizing a well-known geographical association between the Damodar and recurrent floods in Bengal.

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Damodar RiverSorrow Of BengalFloodsIndian RiversRivers And Lakes Of IndiaIndian GeographyGeneral KnowledgeClass 10 Mcq

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