Question

Give Reasons:

The river Godavari is often referred as Vridha Ganga.

Answer 1

“Vridha” means old. It originates and flows through the Peninsular plateau, the oldest among the physiographic divisions of India. Like River Ganga, Godavari is the longest with an area of 3.13 lakh km², among the peninsular rivers. Hence the river is often referred to as “Vridha Ganga”.