Indian Geography
Which among the following matches of rivers and their sources are correct?1. Brahmaputra- Angsi Glacier2. Damodar- Chotonagpur Plateau3. Mahananda- Darjeeling Hills4. Son- Amarkantak PlateauChoose the correct option from the codes given below :
The high concentration of jute mills in the Hooghly basin are because of the presence of lot of water which is easily available from the Hugli River. Iron and coal also available from Raniganj mines. The suitable type of climate (24°C to 35°C temperature, rainfall of 120 to 150 cm, 80 to 90 % relative humidity ) is found in West Bengal.
The main aim of the watershed management strategy of India is to maintain the ecological balance by harnessing, conserving and developing degraded natural resources such as soil.
The useful steps to prevent soil erosion are Afforestation, Contour Ploughing, Prohibition of shifting cultivation, Flood control, Restoration of long fallow, reclamation of alkaline and saline soil.
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