Which is the longest river of Peninsular India?

Correct answer: Godavari

The direct answer is option C, Godavari. Peninsular India means the old plateau region south of the Northern Plains. Its important rivers generally depend more on seasonal rain than on melting snow. The Godavari rises near Nashik in Maharashtra and flows eastward across the Deccan Plateau before entering the Bay of Bengal. Its length is about 1,465 km, making it the longest river of Peninsular India. It is often called the Dakshin Ganga, meaning the Ganga of the south. Option A, Krishna, is an important east-flowing peninsular river, but it is shorter than the Godavari. Option B, Cauvery, is also an important southern river, but it is much shorter. Option C is correct because the Godavari has the greatest length among the listed peninsular rivers. Option D, Narmada, is a major west-flowing river, but its length is less than that of the Godavari. Do not confuse the longest river of all India with the longest river of Peninsular India. Memory cue: Godavari = longest peninsular river = Dakshin Ganga.