Which is the largest delta in India?
The correct answer is Sunderban Delta.
- Sunderban Delta is the largest delta in India.
Key Points
- Sunderbans has spread over 1330.10 sq. km.
- It is formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers in West Bengal and Bangladesh.
- Sundarbans is also known for the mangrove forest which is one of the largest such forests in the world.
- Sundarbans was included in the World Heritage site in 1987.
- East Flowing Rivers are known as Delta forming rivers
- East flowing rivers do not form estuaries.
- East flowing rivers fall in the Bay of Bengal.
Additional Information
- A delta is a depositional feature of a river which is formed at the mouth of the river.
- Largest River without is Delta Narmada and Tapti.



