The plains from Ambala to the Sunderban stretch over nearly 1800 km, but the fall in its slope is hardly ______ metres.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 300.
The Indo-Gangetic Plain, stretching from Ambala in Haryana to the Sunderbans in West Bengal, is one of the most extensive and flat alluvial plains in the world. This vast stretch spans nearly 1800 kilometers across northern India. Despite this long distance, the total fall in elevation across the entire plain is only about 300 metres, which is remarkably gentle.
Other Options:
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550 metres – Overstates the gradient; not accurate for the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
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600 metres – Also incorrect; too steep for the given stretch.
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450 metres – Closer, but still higher than the actual fall.