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The second largest river system in India, next to the Ganga is _______.
The second largest river system in India, next to the Ganga is _______.
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The correct option is A Godavari
Ganga ( which is the Himalayan river) is the largest river system in India with its length about 2500 KM. After Ganga , Godavari river system is the second largest river system of India. It is the largest Peninsular river of India. Its length is about 1500KM. It rises from the slopes of Western Ghats in the Nasik district of Maharashtra and discharges its water into Bay of Bengal. Because of its length and the area it cover, it is also known as "Dakshin Ganga". The Purna, The Wardha, The Pranhita, The Manjra, The Wainganga and The Penganga are its tributaries.
Ganga ( which is the Himalayan river) is the largest river system in India with its length about 2500 KM. After Ganga , Godavari river system is the second largest river system of India. It is the largest Peninsular river of India. Its length is about 1500KM. It rises from the slopes of Western Ghats in the Nasik district of Maharashtra and discharges its water into Bay of Bengal. Because of its length and the area it cover, it is also known as "Dakshin Ganga". The Purna, The Wardha, The Pranhita, The Manjra, The Wainganga and The Penganga are its tributaries.
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