Question : Which of the following rivers was once known as the "Sorrow of Bengal"?
Option 1: Hooghly
Option 2: Brahmaputra
Option 3: Kosi
Option 4: Damodar
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Correct Answer: Damodar
Solution : The correct option is Damodar.
The Damodar River is the river which was formerly called the "Sorrow of Bengal". The Damodar River, which passes through the Indian states of West Bengal and Jharkhand, is well-known for its destructive floods, which have inflicted enormous devastation on the area. The state of West Bengal is severely damaged by floods from the Damodar River, especially during the monsoon season.
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