The second largest river system in India, next to the Ganga is
(A) Godavari
(B) Krishna
(C) Brahmani
(D) Baitarani

Hint: This river is also known as ‘Dakshin Ganga’ and flows in western and southern parts of the country. It originates from western ghats near Nasik and is the largest river in peninsular India in terms of its area and length. This river has the highest flood flows in the year.

Complete step by step answer the Godavari river system is the second largest river system in India after the Ganga river system. It originates from Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra, and flows into Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, and Odisha. It finally empties in the bay of Bengal. Its left tributaries are Banganga, Kadva, Shivana, Purna, Kadam, Pranahita, Indravati, Taliperu, Sabari, and Dharma. Its right tributaries are Kinnerasani, Manair, Manjira, Sindphana, Pravara, Nasardi. The coverage area of the river is nearly one-tenth of the area of India. The river basin of the Godavari river is considered to be divided into three sections: the upper section, the middle section, and the lower section. The river Godavari has religious importance in India and is sacred to the Hindus. Many places of pilgrimage have been made on the banks of the river for thousands of years.

Additional information: The area around the river is rich in terms of flora and fauna. The endangered species of olive ridley turtle is found here. The coring mangrove forest, the second largest mangrove forest in India is found here along with the highest waterfalls of southern India, Duduma waterfalls.

So the correct answer is the (A) Godavari. The second largest river system in India next to the Ganga is the Godavari river system.

Note:
All the decisions regarding the distribution of water between the states are taken by the Godavari water disputes tribunal.