Indian rivers (epithet): Why is the Godavari called the “Vridha Ganga” (the Old Ganga)? Select the main reason for this peninsular river’s epithet. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AIt flows northward like the Ganga
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BIt has the largest length and basin among peninsular rivers, akin to the Ganga in scale within its region
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CIt originates from a Himalayan glacier like the Ganga
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DIt meets the Ganga before entering the Bay of Bengal
Answer
Correct Answer: It has the largest length and basin among peninsular rivers, akin to the Ganga in scale within its region
Explanation
Concept
The Godavari is the longest peninsular river with one of the largest drainage basins in southern India; hence it is called the Vridha (Elder) Ganga, by analogy with the Ganga’s prominence in the north.Final AnswerLargest peninsular river in length and basin (option B).