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Paddy is grown in ganga brahmaputra plains. Why?


Anonymous: Cultivation of Paddy requires high amount of water and ganga and brahmaputra plains satisfies the condition as they have high rainfall

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Answered by theking20
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The reason why Paddy is grown in Ganga Brahmaputra plains is as follows:

  • A very fertile soil which is called alluvium, is brought by the rivers Ganga- Brahmaputra. For agriculture, this is one of the best soil.
  • In the plain, this soil gets deposited and this is the main reason behind its fertility.
  • A lot of water is needed for the growth of paddy and it's easy to get water beside a river.
  • This region also gets quit high rainfall which is suitable for growth of paddy.
Answered by presentmoment
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Paddy is grown in Ganga-Brahmaputra plain because the rivers bring very fertile soil called alluvium, which is one of the best soils for agriculture.  

Explanation:

  • It is one of the most fertile plains found in India.
  • Ganga Brahmaputra plain is considered as the most fertile region of the world due to the presence of alluvium deposits.
  • This soil gets deposited in the plains that is why plains are usually fertile. Paddy needs a lot of water for growth and getting water beside a river is easy.

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