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प्रश्न
Name the rivers that gave rise to the ancient Chinese civilization. Why was one of them known as the ‘Sorrow of China’?
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उत्तर
Huang Ho and Yangzte Kiang are two rivers that gave rise to ancient Chinese civilization.
The river Huang Ho was also known as the ‘Sorrow of China’ because it often changed its course after the floods and caused the destruction of crops and canals dug for irrigation. People living on the banks of this river were especially affected and were distressed.
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