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Multiple choice geography life in tropical and subtropical regions life in the ganga - brahmaputra basin human environment interactions - the tropical and the subtropical region the plains of northern india drainage system in brazil

Which is the main occupation in Ganga-Brahmaputra region?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Animal rearing

  3. Mining

  4. Fishing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The main occupation of the people of the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin is agriculture. This is because the rivers make the soil of the basin very fertile and also the climatic condition of that region is favorable. 

Multiple choice geography life in tropical and subtropical regions life in the ganga - brahmaputra basin human environment interactions - the tropical and the subtropical region the plains of northern india drainage system in brazil

Which river flows behind the Taj Mahal?

  1. Ganga

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Brahmaputra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658) to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.

Multiple choice geography life in tropical and subtropical regions life in the ganga - brahmaputra basin human environment interactions - the tropical and the subtropical region the plains of northern india drainage system in brazil

Susu is a variety of ____ found in Ganga- Brahmaputra region.

  1. Tiger

  2. Dolphin

  3. Monkey

  4. Rhinocerous
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganges river dolphin or susu is a variety of dolphins found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra region. They are considered to be endangered because of human activities. 

Multiple choice geography life in tropical and subtropical regions life in the ganga - brahmaputra basin human environment interactions - the tropical and the subtropical region the plains of northern india drainage system in brazil

Which of the following cities is not located on the banks of river Ganga ?

  1. Patna

  2. Kanpur

  3. Agra

  4. Varanasi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Agra is the city that is not located on the banks of river Ganga. It is situated on the bank of river Yamuna, originating from ' Yamnotri' glacier in the uppermost region of lower Himalaya in Uttarakhand. It also the longest tributary of the Ganga river.

Multiple choice geography life in tropical and subtropical regions life in the ganga - brahmaputra basin human environment interactions - the tropical and the subtropical region the plains of northern india drainage system in brazil

Presence of Susu (also called blind dolphin) in Ganga- Brahmaputra river is an indication of _________.

  1. Wealth of river

  2. Health of river

  3. Water of river

  4. Presence of gold in the river
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The presence of Susu (also called blind dolphin) in the Ganga-Brahmaputra river is an indication of the health of the river. The Ganges river dolphins can only live in freshwater and are essentially blind. The untreated industrial and urban wastes with a high amount of harmful chemicals are killing the species.