Geography Indian Geography

Q. River Damodar is a tributary of:

A
River Sutlej
B
Rive Koshi
C
River Gandak
D
River Hoogly

Correct Answer

River Hoogly

More Questions on Geography

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    B)Ganga
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    A)Atlantic Ocean
    B)Pacific Ocean
    C)Indian Ocean
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