Multiple choice

Which one of the following characteristic is NOT relevant to Ganga river?

  1. It is a braided river with numerous channels

  2. It has multiple inter-twined sand-bars

  3. It has extensive gully erosion

  4. It deposits enormous sediment annually into the Bay of Bengal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Extensive gully erosion is the defining characteristic of the Chambal River basin, which creates 'badlands'. The Ganga is characterized by its braided nature, sandbars, and massive sediment load, but not by extensive gully erosion.

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