Question

Which type of industries have developed in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin?

Answer 1

A number of agro-based industries have developed in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin. Cotton, silk and jute textiles and sugar and food processing industries are important in the Ganga plains. The Brahmaputra basin is known for its tea industry. Apart from these, many small-scale and cottage industries have also developed in the rural areas of the basin.