Question | Consider the following statements about Ganga-Brahramputra delta. 1. Situated in Asia 2. Haldia Sea port 3. Area of 100 sq km. Which of the following is true? | |
Type | multiple_choice | |
Option | Only 1 | incorrect |
Option | Only 1 and 2 | incorrect |
Option | Only 1 and 3 | incorrect |
Option | All of the above | correct |
Solution | The Ganges-Brahmaputra delta is also known as the Sunderban delta or the Bengal delta or the Ganges delta. It is situated in Asia where the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers discharge into the Bay of Bengal. It covers a surface area of about 100 sq km. Kolkata nad Haldia in India and Mongla and Chittagong in Bangladesh are the principal sea ports of this delta. |