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Which river is the longest river in India flowing entirely within the country?

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Static Core GK - Indian Polity (Static)
Which river is the longest river in India flowing entirely within the country?
AGanga
BYamuna
CGodavari
DNarmada
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand the question

    The question asks for the longest river flowing entirely within India.
  2. Step 2: Recall river lengths and courses

    Godavari is the longest river flowing wholly within India, approximately 1465 km long.
  3. Step 3: Eliminate other options

    Ganga flows through India and Bangladesh, Yamuna and Narmada are shorter than Godavari.
  4. Final Answer:

    Godavari → Option C
  5. Quick Check:

    Longest river wholly in India = Godavari ✅
Quick Trick: Godavari is called 'Dakshina Ganga' and longest within India.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing Ganga as longest due to its fame but it flows outside India.
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