Indian Geography UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Damodar is a tributary of river

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Hugli

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Hugli”.

The Damodar River is a tributary of the Hoogly River, which is a tributary of the Ganges River.

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