Question

Identify the longest river (in kilometer) in India among the following-

• A. Godavari
• B. Kaveri
• C. Mahanadi
• D. Kosi

Hint:

Godavari is known as the "Dakshin Ganga" because it is the largest and longest river of Peninsular India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
India has several major river systems that play an important role in agriculture, transportation, irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and human settlement. The rivers of India are generally classified into:
• Himalayan rivers
• Peninsular rivers Among the given options, all are important rivers of India.

Step 1: Know the length of the given rivers. Approximate lengths of the rivers are:
• Godavari -- \(1465 \, \text{km}\)
• Kaveri -- \(800 \, \text{km}\)
• Mahanadi -- \(858 \, \text{km}\)
• Kosi -- \(730 \, \text{km}\) approximately

Step 2: Identify the longest river among the options. Comparing the river lengths: \[ 1465 > 858 > 800 > 730 \] Thus, the Godavari River is the longest among the given options.

Step 3: Know important facts about Godavari. The Godavari River is:
• The longest river of Peninsular India
• Also called the "Dakshin Ganga"
• Originates from Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra
• Flows into the Bay of Bengal

Step 4: Understand why other options are incorrect.
• Kaveri -- Important South Indian river but shorter
• Mahanadi -- Major river of Odisha and Chhattisgarh but shorter than Godavari
• Kosi -- Tributary of the Ganga and shorter in length

Step 5: Conclusion. Therefore, the longest river among the given options is: \[ \boxed{\text{Godavari}} \]