Bihar Special GK PYQ 462 of 603 · Rivers, Lakes & Waterfalls

The average height of the Kosi Plain above mean sea level is—

  1. A30 metres
  2. B300 metres
  3. C150 metres
  4. DNone of these

69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023

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Correct answer: (a) 30 metres

Explanation

The average height of the Kosi Plain above mean sea level is approximately 30 to 50 metres. The Kosi Plain lies in the Middle Ganga Plain. This region frequently faces flood situations created by the Kosi and its tributaries. Therefore, the Kosi River is also called the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’.

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