The _______ River is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' (Ganga of the South).
- Krishna
- Godavari
- Kaveri
- Mahanadi
Answer: Godavari
The Godavari River is called 'Dakshin Ganga' because it is the longest river in peninsular India (1,465 km) and holds religious significance similar to the Ganga. It originates in Maharashtra (Trimbakeshwar) and flows through Telangana, Andhra Pradesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.