Question

Give reasons:
(i) The rainforests are depleting.
(ii) Paddy is grown in the Ganga-Brahmaputra plains.

Answer 1

1.Due to developmental activities, the forests are being destroyed. This is the reason for depletion of rainforests. Paddy is grown in the Ganga-Brahmaputra plains. Answer: Because rice requires sufficient amount of water to grow.

2.Paddy is grown in the Ganga-Brahmaputra plains the availability of sufficient amount of water in this area. Paddy requires fertile alluvial soil and much water to grow which is easily available in this plain. The rainfall and temperature also support the growth of paddy