Geography question from JKAS Prelims, 2018 by JKPSC
Which one of the following is the longest river of the Peninsular India?
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
Godavari
Key Details about the Godavari River
Length: It is the longest peninsular river, stretching approximately 1,465 km.
Other Names: Due to its immense size and age compared to the Himalayan rivers, it is also known as the Dakshin Ganga (Ganges of the South) or Vridha Ganga.
Origin: It rises from the slopes of the Western Ghats at Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.
Drainage Basin: It drains into the Bay of Bengal, flowing through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
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