Question

The Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is also known as the ______.
A. Goosefoot
B. Taiga
C. Sunderbans
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: The delta is formed with contributions from three rivers namely Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Megna. The delta is also known by other names like Ganges Delta, Ganges Brahmaputra Delta, Bengal Delta. The major cities that are associated with the delta are Kolkata and Dhaka.

Complete answer: -Option A: Goosefoot is a crop that is extensively cultivated and consumed in northern India. It is a food crop and goes by the name of bathua in India. It is also used for ayurvedic purposes also. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option B: Taiga is a community of plants and animals consisting of coniferous forests that includes pine, spruces, and larches. In North America, it is known as a snow forest. It is found in the countries of Russia, Mongolia, Norway, the United States, Canada, Scotland, Iceland. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option C: Sunderbans is a mangrove area and is formed on the delta of Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers. The most common species of mangrove tree that are found in Sunderbans is sundri after which it gets its name. It is the most fertile region in the world and the drainage of the three rivers is about 1.72 million sq. km catchment. Hence, this is the correct option.

Note: The delta formed by these rivers is the largest in the world having an area of 1,05,641 sq. km. About two-thirds of the delta lies in Bangladesh while the rest of it lies in India in the state of West Bengal.