Question

Which river was called the ‘Sorrow of Odisha’?
(A) Damodar
(B) Brahmaputra
(C) Mahanadi
(D) Padma

Answer 1

(C) (C) महानदी.......... Thanks

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (C), Mahanadi is correct

Mahanadi was called the ‘Sorrow of Odisha’.

More informations:

• In recorded history, due to the flood risen from Mahanadi, Odisha faced many destructive several times. That is why Mahanadi was called the ‘Sorrow of Odisha’.
• However for the fertile soil in the banks of Mahanadi, Odisha is very much benefitted in the field of agriculture. It has become one of the major rivers in Odisha.
• The river Mahanadi (the greater river) runs through the states of Chhatisgarh and Odisha in its path of nearly 900 kilometers.
• Hirakud Dam is an important identity of the river Mahanadi.