Which river is known as the 'River of Sorrows' in China? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which river is known as the 'River of Sorrows' in China?
A. Yangtze
B. Salween
C. Huang He
D. Mekong
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Huang He (Yellow River) is known as the 'River of Sorrows' in China because of its frequent and devastating floods caused by silt deposition.

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