Which among the following rivers is called the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’?
| Question | Which among the following rivers is called the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’? | |
| Type | multiple_choice | |
| Option | Damodar river | correct |
| Option | Teesta river | incorrect |
| Option | Mahananda river | incorrect |
| Option | Torsa river | incorrect |
| Solution | The Damodar river used to flood many areas of Bardhaman, Hooghly, Howrah and East and West Midnapore districts. Hence, it is also known as the Sorrow of Bengal. The floods have now been controlled with the Damodar Valley Project. | |