SSC
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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In what ways have South Asians depended on the Ganges, the Indus, and the Brahmaputra Rivers?
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Freshwater source
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Trade
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Transportation
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Farming
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Rivers play a central role in the lives of millions of people in Southeast Asia . They provide fish, fresh water, fertile silt, transportation, recreation, and many other essential functions. Rivers and their catchments-the lifeblood of the region-are increasingly threatened by ill-conceived development schemes.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are two major international river systems in the region: the Indus and Ganges-Brahmaputra. While the Indus basin is shared by Afghanistan, China, India and Pakistan, the Ganges-Brahmaputra is shared by Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India and Nepal.
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