Question

Short note on: River regime of river Ganga

Answer 1

The four main features of Ganga river are:

1)It is formed by two rivers: the Bhagirathi which rises from Gangotri glacier and the Alaknanda river rising from Alkapuri glacier.

2)It forms the largest river basin in India.

3)It forms large meanders,flood plains and ox-bow lakes.

4)It has tremendous potential to generate hydroelectricity and irrigate lands