Gangetic Plains: A Fertile Alluvial Region

Description: The Gangetic Plains are a fertile alluvial region located in northern India. They are formed by the deposition of silt and clay by the Ganges River and its tributaries. The plains are known for their high agricultural productivity and support a large population.
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Which river is responsible for the formation of the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Indus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gangetic Plains are formed by the deposition of silt and clay by the Ganges River and its tributaries.

What is the primary soil type found in the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Alluvial soil

  2. Black soil

  3. Red soil

  4. Laterite soil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gangetic Plains are known for their fertile alluvial soil, which is deposited by the Ganges River and its tributaries.

Which of the following crops is NOT grown in the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rice, wheat, and maize are the primary crops grown in the Gangetic Plains, while cotton is not typically cultivated in this region.

What is the approximate area covered by the Gangetic Plains?

  1. 1 million sq km

  2. 2 million sq km

  3. 3 million sq km

  4. 4 million sq km


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gangetic Plains cover an area of approximately 2 million square kilometers.

Which city is located in the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kolkata is located in the Gangetic Plains, while Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are located in other regions of India.

What is the main source of irrigation in the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Canals

  2. Tube wells

  3. Tanks

  4. Rainwater


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Canals are the primary source of irrigation in the Gangetic Plains, as they distribute water from the Ganges River and its tributaries to agricultural fields.

Which of the following factors contributes to the high agricultural productivity of the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Fertile soil

  2. Favorable climate

  3. Abundant water supply

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The high agricultural productivity of the Gangetic Plains is attributed to a combination of fertile soil, favorable climate, and abundant water supply.

What is the name of the largest city in the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Patna

  3. Varanasi

  4. Allahabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolkata is the largest city in the Gangetic Plains, with a population of over 4.5 million people.

Which of the following states is NOT located in the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal are located in the Gangetic Plains, while Rajasthan is located in the northwestern part of India.

What is the average annual rainfall in the Gangetic Plains?

  1. 100 cm

  2. 200 cm

  3. 300 cm

  4. 400 cm


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average annual rainfall in the Gangetic Plains is approximately 200 centimeters.

Which of the following crops is NOT grown in the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Sugarcane

  2. Jute

  3. Tea

  4. Tobacco


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sugarcane, jute, and tobacco are grown in the Gangetic Plains, while tea is primarily cultivated in the northeastern region of India.

What is the name of the largest river in the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Indus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges is the largest river in the Gangetic Plains, with a length of over 2,500 kilometers.

Which of the following states is located in the eastern part of the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

West Bengal is located in the eastern part of the Gangetic Plains, while Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan are located in the central and western parts of the region.

What is the name of the largest delta in the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Ganges Delta

  2. Brahmaputra Delta

  3. Indus Delta

  4. Godavari Delta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges Delta is the largest delta in the Gangetic Plains, covering an area of over 100,000 square kilometers.

Which of the following cities is NOT located in the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Patna


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Delhi, Kolkata, and Patna are located in the Gangetic Plains, while Mumbai is located on the western coast of India.

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