Question

Which of the following rivers empties into the Bay of Bengal through the Sundarban Delta?

• A. Indus
• B. Ganga
• C. Godavari
• D. Yamuna

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Ganga

• Correct Answer: Option B - Ganga

• The Ganges River (Ganga) empties into the Bay of Bengal through the Sundarbans Delta, which is the world's largest mangrove forest and delta. The Sundarbans Delta is formed primarily by the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system and is located between India and Bangladesh.

• Key points about the Ganges River and Sundarbans Delta:

• The Ganges originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas and flows through northern India before entering Bangladesh.

• In Bangladesh, the Ganges joins with the Brahmaputra River (known as Jamuna in Bangladesh) to form the Padma River.

• The Padma continues and eventually meets the Meghna River before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

• The Sundarbans Delta is named after the Sundari trees that are abundant in this region.

• The delta covers approximately 10,000 square kilometers and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique ecosystem and as home to the Bengal tiger.

• Of the other options:

• Indus River flows into the Arabian Sea, not the Bay of Bengal

• Godavari River forms its own delta before emptying into the Bay of Bengal

• Yamuna River is a tributary of the Ganges and doesn't directly empty into any sea