Why are there many meanders on Ganga River System between Ambala and S

1.	Why are there many meanders on Ganga River System between Ambala and Sunderban delta?
Answer» 1. Ambala city works as a water-divide between Ganga and Sindhu rivers. 2. Ambala to Sunderban is about 1800 km, but it has a very gentle slope. 3. Ambala is at an altitude of 300 meters from sea level whereas Sunderban is at sea-level. 4. Considering this, the slope happens to be 6 km per one metre (1800/300 = 6). 5. Due to this gentle and continuous slope there are many meanders on this river.

Why are there many meanders on Ganga River System between Ambala and Sunderban delta?

Answer»

1. Ambala city works as a water-divide between Ganga and Sindhu rivers.

2. Ambala to Sunderban is about 1800 km, but it has a very gentle slope.

3. Ambala is at an altitude of 300 meters from sea level whereas Sunderban is at sea-level.

4. Considering this, the slope happens to be 6 km per one metre (1800/300 = 6).

5. Due to this gentle and continuous slope there are many meanders on this river.