69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023
The average height of the Kosi Plain above mean sea level is—
a30 metres✓ Correct
b300 metres
c150 metres
dNone of these
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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