Wildlife and Geography of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin

The Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin, located in the subtropical region of the Indian subcontinent, is formed by the tributaries of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers. The Ganga originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas and flows into the Bay of Bengal, making it the longest river in India. Its tributaries include the Yamuna, Gagara, and Gomati from the north, and the Chambal and Betwa from the south. The basin is home to diverse flora, including tropical deciduous trees and mangrove forests, and fauna such as elephants, tigers, and the one-horned rhinoceros.

Where is the Ganga Brahmaputra basin located?

• In the subtropical region

• In the tropical region

• In the temperate region

• In the polar region

Which glacier is the source of the Ganga river?

• Siachen Glacier

• Gangotri Glacier

• Pindari Glacier

• Zemu Glacier

What is the approximate length of the Ganga river?

• 2,500 kilometers

• 3,000 kilometers

• 1,500 kilometers

• 2,000 kilometers

Which type of trees are commonly found in the Ganga and Brahmaputra plains?

• Evergreen trees

• Mangrove trees

• Tropical deciduous trees

• Coniferous trees

What type of forests cover the delta area of the basin?

• Mangrove forests

• Rainforests

• Deciduous forests

• Coniferous forests

Which animal is unique to the Brahmaputra plain?

• Bengal tiger

• One-horned rhinoceros

• Asian elephant

• Indian leopard

Which animals are commonly found in the delta area?

• Lions and cheetahs

• Bengal tigers and crocodiles

• Pandas and koalas

• Wolves and foxes

What type of wildlife is abundant in the rivers and lakes of the basin?

• Reptiles

• Birds

• Amphibians

• Fishes