Description : Why is ‘The Delta region of the Indus is largely a waste land.’ -SST 10th
Last Answer : It is usually flooded with brackish water. Brackish water is not suitable for agriculture or of any use.
Description : What are some land forms near the Nile delta?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What do you understand by the term 'Doab' ? (a) Where the delta of river begins (b) Where two or more rivers meet (c) Land between two separate river systems (d) Land between two tributaries of a river
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Soils in the Mahanadi delta are less fertile than those in the Godavari delta because of: (A) erosion of top soils by annual floods (B) inundation of land by sea water (C) traditional agriculture practices (D) the derivation of alluvial soil from red-soil hinterland
Last Answer : Answer: A The Mahanadi was notorious for its devastating floods for much of recorded history. Thus it was called 'the sorrow of Orissa'. However the construction of the Hirakud Dam has greatly ... matter of great concern. Indiscriminate damming along the river has been cited as an obvious reason.
Description : Which region in India is known as the 'Rice Bowl of India'? (a) Indo-Gangetic Plain (b) Krishna-Godavari Delta region (c) North-East region (d) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Match the following: A. Flows between the Satpuras and the Vindhyas 1. Mahanadi B. Formsa delta in Orissa 2. Narmada C. Hemavati, Herangi and Amravati are tributaries 3. Brahmaputra D. Riveralso known as Tsangpo 4. Cauvery 5. Krishna A B C D (a) 2 1 4 3 (b) 1 5 3 4 (c) 4 3 2 1 (d) 5 1 3 2
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Mangrove forests of Ganga delta are known as
Last Answer : Sundarban