Damodar river is also known as

Dev
Damu
Hiranyawa
Rihand

The correct answer is: A. Dev

The Damodar River is a river in eastern India. It is the principal river of the Damodar Valley, which is a major industrial region in India. The Damodar River is also known as the “Sorrow of Bengal” because of the devastating floods that it has caused in the past.

The Damodar River originates in the Chhotanagpur Plateau in Jharkhand state. It flows through the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. The Damodar River joins the Hooghly River near Kolkata.

The Damodar River is a major source of irrigation and hydroelectric power in India. The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is a government-owned corporation that is responsible for the development and management of the Damodar River basin.

The Damodar River is also a popular destination for fishing and boating.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option B, Damu, is not a name for the Damodar River.
  • Option C, Hiranyawa, is a name for the Godavari River.
  • Option D, Rihand, is a name for the Rihand River.