Which river is famous for the Sundarbans Delta?
A. Ganga
B. Brahmaputra
C. Godavari
D. Mahanadi
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Sundarbans Delta is famous for being associated with the Ganges River (also known as the Ganga), along with the Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers. The Sundarbans — the world's largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is located in the vast delta formed by the confluence of these major rivers emptying into the Bay of Bengal. This region spans parts of West Bengal (India) and Bangladesh. It is commonly referred to as the Ganges Delta, Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, Bengal Delta, or Sundarbans Delta. The Ganges (flowing as the Padma and Hooghly distributaries in the lower reaches) plays a primary role in sediment deposition that shapes the delta and its unique mangrove ecosystem, home to the Royal Bengal Tiger and rich biodiversity. While technically a combined system (Ganges + Brahmaputra + Meghna), the Ganges is often highlighted in references to the Sundarbans due to its historical and cultural significance, and the delta is frequently called the Ganges Delta in geography and environmental contexts. This delta is renowned for its tidal waterways, saline-tolerant mangroves, and as a critical habitat for endangered species.

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