43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999
A river formerly known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' rises from Bihar is
aBarakar
bDamodar✓ Correct
cMayurakshi
dSubarnarekha
Explanation
The Damodar River was earlier called the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’. The Damodar River originates from Palamu district of Jharkhand (which was Bihar at the time of the question). It flows through a fault valley.
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