Ganges

Why is the river Ganges significant to the Indian people?

• It is a major tourist attraction.

• It is a major transport route through the country

• It is a spiritual place where sins are cleansed.

• It has no significance at all.

True or False: The Ganges has the most populated river basin in the world.

• True

• False

The pollution of the Ganges has been caused by which factors?

• Agriculture

• Cities

• Industries

• Agriculture, Cities and Industries.

Where does the River Ganges emerge (begin)?

• Bay of Bangal

• Western Himalayas

• Eastern Himalayas

• Nepal.

How much of the Ganges River Basin will you find in India?

• 70%

• 60%

• 90%

• 80%

Which other countries share the Ganges River Basin?

• Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan

• Nepal, China and Bangladesh

• Afghanistan, Pakistan, China

How many people are living in the River Basin region?

• 600 million

• 620 million

• 630 million

• 650 million

True or False: A River Basin is an area of land drained by a river and its Tributaries.

• True

• False

Why is farming a challenge for the Ganges?

• Barrages and dams disrupt the Ganges natural flow

• Industries and homes pollute the Ganges

• Too much water is being removed for farming.

What are the sources of water for the Ganges?

• Flooding Rivers from the North

• Rains in the Himalayas

• Monsoon Rains and Glacial Meltwater