WBCS.LIVE practice question

The south-eastern part of the Bengal delta is currently undergoing which geological process?

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

Answer options

  1. Subsidence
  2. Upheaval
  3. Desertification
  4. Glaciation

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Upheaval

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Upheaval šŸ“š Explanation: The Bengal Delta is a highly dynamic geological formation. While the western part (near the Hooghly) is considered a dying or mature delta, the south-eastern part is considered an active delta region. Recent tectonic studies indicate that certain active zones in the south-eastern delta are experiencing slow geological upheaval or upliftment alongside massive silt deposition.