SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 52

SSC MTS - 01/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q52

A process like river bifurcation can create valuable landforms for the environment, providing growth of vegetation. An example of such landform is _____.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is  option 2 i.e.  river deltas.

A river delta is a landform formed at the mouth of a river where it splits into several smaller channels or distributaries before flowing into a larger body of water, such as a sea or ocean. This process, known as river bifurcation, causes the river to deposit sediments carried from upstream. Over time, these sediments accumulate to create flat, fertile land. This nutrient-rich environment is ideal for the growth of vegetation, making deltas highly productive agricultural zones. River deltas also support diverse ecosystems and are vital habitats for many species. A well-known example is the Sundarbans Delta in India and Bangladesh.