Ganges Pollution

Open Ended

How do religious beliefs influence the way people interact with the Ganges River?

Multiple Choice

Why is the Ganges River considered sacred by millions of people in India?

• Because it provides water for agriculture

• Because it is worshipped as the goddess Ganga in Hinduism

• Because it is the longest river in India

• Because it flows through major cities

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the flow of the Ganges River?

• It starts in the Himalayas and empties into the Bay of Bengal.

• It starts in the Bay of Bengal and flows to the Himalayas.

• It flows only through China.

• It flows only through Myanmar.

Multiple Choice

What is the largest source of pollution in the Ganges River according to the pie chart?

• Industrial waste

• Agricultural runoff

• Untreated sewage

• Religious offerings

Multiple Select

Identify all the main contributors to Ganges River pollution as shown in the images.

• Untreated sewage

• Industrial waste

• Agricultural runoff

• Plastic packaging

Open Ended

How do religious practices contribute to the pollution of the Ganges River?

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: Waterborne diseases like

are rampant due to pollution in the Ganges River.

Open Ended

What is the impact of dumping 3 billion liters of sewage daily into the Ganges River on its ecosystem and wildlife?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major threat to the Ganges River Dolphin as mentioned in the lesson?

• Overfishing

• High levels of mercury and pesticides

• Habitat loss due to dams

• Competition with invasive species

Open Ended

Explain how government initiatives such as the Ganga Action Plan and Namami Gange aim to address the challenges faced by the Ganga river ecosystem.

Open Ended

How would you balance ancient tradition with the modern need for clean water?

Fill in the Blanks

Pilgrims flock to cities like

to bathe in the Ganges River, believing it washes away sins.

Open Ended

Why is the Ganges River considered sacred in Hinduism, and how does it impact the lives of people who live near it?