Bihar Special GK PYQ 467 of 603 · Rivers, Lakes & Waterfalls

Which river is called the “Sorrow of Bihar”?

  1. AGhaghara
  2. BGanga
  3. CKosi
  4. DSon
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Kosi

Explanation

The Kosi River is known for its continuous change of course. The Kosi is formed by the confluence of three rivers—Sun Koshi, Arun Koshi and Tamur Koshi. All these rivers originate from the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet. The original name of the Kosi is Kaushiki. Due to its tendency to change course, it is called the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’. It joins the Ganga near Kursela (Katihar).

This explanation is carried over from question 27 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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