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2. The branch of the Ganga in Bangladesh is called the

(a) Krishna (b) Padma (c) Hugli

3. Chhath is the most popular festival in

(a) Punjab (b) Bihar (c) Assam

B. Match the columns.

Column A Column B

1. The Brahmaputra (a) Kolkata

2. The Hugli (b) Prayagraj (Allahabad)

3. The Ganga (c) Tsangpo

C. Answer these questions.

1. Into which three river basins can the Northern Plains of India be divided?

2. Why are the Northern Plains a very fertile region?

3. Why is the Bhakra Dam so important for us?

4. Why are the Northern Plains of India thickly populated?

Think and Answer • Critical thinking

D. Do you think the river pollution will affect the lifestyle of the people living in the
Northern Plains? Discuss in the class.

Let Us Do • Information literacy

E. Project

Have you heard of the Ganga Action Plan? What is it? Collect information about it.

Life Skills • Problem solving

F. If you hear about the warning of flood, what should you do? Tick ().

(a) I should go to the river to see it.

(b) I should take my family to a safer place.

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