Question

Which is the second longest river in India ?

• A. Yamuna
• B. Narmada
• C. Godavari
• D. Krishna

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Godavari

Godavari

• Godavari is the largest of the peninsular rivers and the second longest river in India.

• This 1465 km long river is also known as 'Dakshina Ganga' and Vriddha Ganga.

• The river originates in the village of Trimbak in Nashik district of Maharashtra.

• The longest river in South India

• The river with the largest basin area among the rivers of South India

• The most water-rich river in South India

• The longest river among the rivers of Deccan

• Lifeline of Andhra Pradesh

• Known as the rice field of South India - Krishna - Godavari Delta

• Mangrove forest located in the Godavari Delta - Koringa Mangrove