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The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because

a.

it is the older river of India

b.

of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers

c.

there are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks

d.

its length is nearly the same as that of the river Ganges

Answer: (b).of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers

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