What is the main distributary of the Ganges called in Bangladesh, flowing about 356 km to its confluence with the Meghna?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Padma
- Step 1: The Padma is the eastern and main distributary of the Ganges. Answer: Padma. It flows generally southeast for 356 kilometres to its confluence with the Meghna River, near the Bay of Bengal. Why not the others: The Jamuna is the lower stream of the Brahmaputra, the Meghna is the river the Padma joins, and the Karnaphuli is not described as the Ganges' distributary.
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