Why is the Godavari called the Ganga of the South?

Correct answer: It is a large and important river of South India

Correct answer: A, because the Godavari is a large and important river of South India. The Godavari is a major Peninsular river and has a large drainage basin. It flows generally eastward across the Deccan region and is important for water supply, agriculture, settlements, and regional geography. Because of its size and importance, it is popularly called the “Ganga of the South.” B is wrong because the Godavari does not originate in the Himalayas; it rises in the Peninsular region. C is wrong because the river generally flows eastward and reaches the Bay of Bengal, not the Arabian Sea. D is wrong because it does not flow only through deserts; it crosses varied landscapes and supports populated agricultural areas. Memory cue: Godavari is a major southern Peninsular river, not a Himalayan river.