WBCS.LIVE practice question

The active delta of the Ganga in India lies here:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Nadia, North 24 Parganas and Howrah
  2. Sundarbans
  3. North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas
  4. Medinipur (East) and Howrah

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sundarbans

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Sundarbans šŸ“š Explanation: The Sundarbans region represents the active part of the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta, where land-building processes through silt deposition are still ongoing. It is characterized by dense mangrove forests and a complex network of tidal waterways. Other parts of the delta in West Bengal are considered 'moribund' or 'mature' deltas.