Why is Hwang Ho called the 'Sorrow of China'?

The many tributaries of the river resembled tears flowing down the cheeks of a human

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Due to the sorrow people felt by looking at it

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Due to the devastating floods that once occurred regularly in its course

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Because of the sorrow it caused the kings of China

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Solution

The correct option is C Due to the devastating floods that once occurred regularly in its course
The river Hwang Ho was also known as the ‘Sorrow of China’ because it often used to change its course after floods. This caused major damage to crops and canals dug for the purpose of irrigation. It also affected human life on a larger scale and caused widespread distress.

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