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INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If you were living along the Ganges River and wanted to travel to the Indus River, which direction would you travel and what major physical feature would you have to cross? (Hint:Look at your map!)
A
East, Thar Desert
B
East, Hindu Kush
C
East, Deccan Plateau
D
West, Thar Desert
E
West, Hindu Kush
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indus River originates in Tibet and follows a circuitous route southward through the Himalaya Mountains to the Arabian Sea, emptying into the ocean southeast of the coastal city of Karachi. As it approaches the sea, the river meanders over the coastal plain.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ganges basin, with its fertile soil, is a significant contributor to the agricultural economies of both India and Bangladesh. The Ganges and its tributaries provide a perennial source of irrigation to a large area, in addition to recharging the groundwater table all along their course.

Detailed explanation-3: -Like many ancient peoples, the first people in India most likely chose to settle near rivers. The rivers provided plenty of water, and the fertile soil was ideal for farming. The rivers could also be used for travel and trade. The first known settlements in ancient India were in the Indus River valley.

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