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Which of the following is the largest delta in the world?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Ganges-Brahmputra

Largest Delta in the World Identified

This question asks to identify the largest delta globally among the given options. A river delta is a landform created by deposition of sediment that is carried by a river as the flow leaves its mouth and enters slower-moving or standing water.

Delta Size Comparison

Evaluating the major river deltas:

  • Amazon Delta: Located in South America, it's vast but often considered the largest by discharge volume rather than land area compared to others.
  • Ganges-Brahmputra Delta: Situated in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, this delta is formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers. It is widely recognized as the world's largest delta by land area, covering approximately 105,000 square kilometers.
  • Nile Delta: Located in Egypt, it is a large and fertile delta in North Africa, but smaller than the Ganges-Brahmputra.
  • Congo Delta: Found in Central Africa, it is the delta of the Congo River, significant but not the largest globally.

Conclusion

Based on geographical data regarding land area, the Ganges-Brahmputra delta is the largest delta in the world.

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