GK Question

geography hard mcq

Which river is known as the 'Vridha Ganga'?

  1. Krishna
  2. Godavari
  3. Mahanadi
  4. Narmada

Answer: Godavari

The Godavari River is called 'Vridha Ganga' (Old Ganga) due to its large size, age, and religious significance among peninsular rivers. It is the second-longest river in India and supports agriculture, hydropower, and biodiversity across multiple states.

Topic Indian Rivers
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, State PSC