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Which one of the following is the longest river of the peninsular India ?

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A

Gandak

B

Kosi

C

Krishna

D

Sutlej

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  • Godavari is the longest river of peninsular India.

    Godavari, also known as ‘Dakshin Ganga’ – the South Ganges, is the longest river of peninsular India, and the second longest river of India after the Ganges.

    It originates from Triambakeshwar, Nasik (Maharashtra) and covers a total of 1465 kilometres during its journey through states of Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, before discharging into Bay of Bengal. Major tributaries to river Godavari are – Banganga, Indravati, Purna, Pravara etc.

    Major cities located at the banks of river Godavari are – Nashik, Nanded, Rajahmundry.

    The third longest river of India – Krishna – is the second longest river of peninsular India. After originating near Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra) the river Krishna flows through states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, before discharging into Bay of Bengal. During its course the river covers approximately 1400 kilometres journey.

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