Question

Why do so many people in India and Bangladesh live by the Ganges River?
A.
It is the only area in these countries that receives rainfall.
B.
It provides water for farming and is used as a way to transport people and goods.
C.
The governments of these countries pay people to live near the river.
D.
Land by the river is cheaper to buy.

Answer 1

B. It provides water for farming (fertile soil and irrigation) and is a major route for transporting people and goods.