Multiple choice

The Ganges River carries ____ from the Himalayas to the northern plains for fertile farmland.

  1. animals

  2. gold

  3. silt

  4. plants

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C Correct answer
Explanation

As the Ganges River flows down from the Himalayas, it erodes rocks and soil, carrying fine mineral particles known as silt. This silt is deposited across the northern plains during floods, creating highly fertile soil ideal for agriculture.