GK Question

geography hard mcq

Which landform is created by river deposition at its mouth?

  1. Delta
  2. Estuary
  3. Fjord
  4. Oxbow Lake

Answer: Delta

A delta is formed by river deposition of sediments at its mouth where it enters a sea or lake. The Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is the world's largest. Estuaries are tidal mouths without significant deposition; fjords are glacial valleys flooded by sea.

Topic Physical Geography
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, State PSC