Durgapur is located on the banks of river

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Q: 16 (IES/2009)
Durgapur is located on the banks of river

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Geography

question_exam: 

IES

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{'durgapur': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'brahmani': [1, 0, 1, 2], 'river': [4, 0, 1, 2], 'damodar': [4, 1, 3, 2], 'indravathi': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'subarnarekha': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'banks': [5, 6, 5, 25]}

Option 1: Damodar - This is the correct answer. Durgapur is indeed located on the banks of the Damodar River. The Damodar River is a major river in the eastern part of India, flowing through the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal. Durgapur, an industrial city, is situated in West Bengal and is known for its steel and coal industries.

Option 2: Brahmani - This option is incorrect. The Brahmani River is a river in the Indian states of Odisha and Jharkhand. It does not flow through Durgapur.

Option 3: Subarnarekha - This option is incorrect. The Subarnarekha River is a river in the Indian states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. It does not flow through Durgapur.

Option 4: Indravathi - This option is incorrect. The Indravathi River is a tributary of the Godavari River and is located in the southern part of India. It does not flow through Durgapur.

In conclusion, Durgapur is located on the banks of the Damodar River, which is option 1.

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