what are the important rivers of India
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Rivers are one of the natural assets of a country. India has hundreds of rivers covering almost all the parts of the country. The most important rivers of India are :
Northern Rivers
1. Ganga--the longest one and is referred as the National River of India.
2. Yamuna or Jamuna--longest and largest river of Delhi.
3. Brahamaputra--the largest river of India.
4. Indus or Sindhu--It flows to Pakistan.
5. Mahanandi-- known as Ruin of Orissa.
Southern Rivers
1. Godavari--longest river in the South and thus is known as Dakshini Ganga or South Ganga.
2. Krishna--Fourth largest river of India.
3. Kaveri--Tamil Nadu and Karnataka disputed over its water.
Central India
1. Narmda--Largest dam i.e Narmada dam is constructed on it.
2. Tapti--the largest river in central India.