important features of river Ganga
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viii. It originates from Gangotri glacier in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
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Q. 9
Explain 5 main features of Ganga river basin.
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Himalayan Mountains lie in the north which runs from Indus river to Brahmaputra river in a west-east direction. The Ganga rises from these mountains.
viii. It originates from Gangotri glacier in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It flows south and east through the Indo-Gangetic Plain of North India. It deposits large tract of alluvial soil in this region.
ix. It is a source of livelihood for the people living in the Northern plain as the alluvial soil is very fertile soil and makes a favourable condition for high yield of production.
x. It is a perennial river i.e. it flows throughout the year independent of rainfall. Therefore it is a major source of water for drinking.
xi. Ganga is joined by many tributaries like Yamuna, Gandak, Ghaghara, Kosi, Son etc.
xii. Along with Brahmaputra river, it forms the world’s largest delta called Sunderban Delta whose major part lies in Bangladesh and minor part in West Bengal, India.
xiii. It forms large meanders, floodplains and ox-bow lakes.
xiv. It is also capable of producing hydro-electricity in huge amount.