Question

In which state is the northernmost point of the Ganga Delta located?

• A. Bihar
• B. West Bengal
• C. Assam
• D. Odisha

Answer 1

Answer:

B. West Bengal

• Correct Answer: Option B - West Bengal

• Farakka in West Bengal is the northernmost point of the Ganga Delta where the river bifurcates.

• The Ganga Delta, also known as the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta or Sundarbans Delta, is one of the largest river deltas in the world. It forms where the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers empty into the Bay of Bengal.

• The northernmost point of the Ganga Delta is located in West Bengal, India. The delta region begins in West Bengal near Kolkata and extends southward. While the delta spans across both India and Bangladesh, its northernmost section falls within West Bengal state.

• The other options are incorrect because:

• Bihar: Located upstream along the Ganges, not part of the delta region

• Assam: Associated with the Brahmaputra river basin, but not the delta itself

• Odisha: Located on India's eastern coast but south of the Ganga Delta