Question

The river Godavari is a tourist destination for the travelers. Many take pleasure rides on ferries from _____ to Bhadrachalam between the Papikondalu Hills.
A) Rajahmundry
B) Ravulapalem
C) Yanam
D) Kothapeta

Answer 1

Hint: The city was named after Raja Raja Narendra. This city is also referred to as the Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Complete answer:
Godavari is the second longest river in India. It is the largest river in the Deccan Plateau. It originates from the Western Ghats in Maharashtra and flows eastwards across the Deccan Plateau. It flows through Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and drains into the Bay of Bengal.

Ferry rides from Rajahmundry to Bhadrachalam are very popular among the tourists. Rajahmundry is a city located in Andhra Pradesh. It is officially called Rajamahendravaram. Other than the ferries to Bhadrachalam, there are daily tourist boats that can be availed to go from Pushkar Ghat to Papikondalu Hills. These hills are also called Papi hill and are part of the Papikonda National Park.

The third longest road-cum-rail bridge built over a water body in India is the Godavari Bridge which is located in Rajahmundry. The Godavari Bridge along with the Godavari Arch Bridge is a well-recognized symbol of Rajahmundry. They have been widely used to represent the art, culture and media of the city. The Havelock bridge which had been discontinued in 1997 is now being rehabilitated by the Government. The Government is also trying to promote tourism in this place by creating hotels, recreational places, resorts etc. in some islands in the Godavari river.

Thus, the correct answer is Option (A) Rajahmundry.

Note:
i) Another tourist attraction for the travelers in this region is the Papikonda National Park.
ii) It was established as the Sanctuary in 1978 and upgraded to a National Park in 2008.
iii) It is covered with deciduous forests, both moist and dry types and is home to some endangered species of animals.