Which of the following statements is not true of the Indus and Ganges river systems? A. The majority of people in the Indian Sub
continent live in these river systems. B. They are the foundation for agriculture in the Indian Subcontinent. C. These river systems reduce trade because they flood so often. D. The Ganges River is considered sacred by Hindus. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D
Indus river valley and Ganges river valley were two important valleys that helped civilization to flourish. The two cities that flourished on Indus river valley were Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. The Ganges valley paved the way for the Aryans to flourish.
The statement which is not correct concerning the Indus and Ganges rivers is that these river systems reduced trade. Instead, the people in Indus and Ganges river valley were dependent on trade. The Indus river valley traded with various civilizations such as Persia, Mesopotamia and China. Whereas, the Ganges river systems were vital for river-based trade.
