Why do so many of the people in India live in the Ganges River Valley? a. The river provides fertile soil for farming.
b. The Ganges River is the source of salt water in India.
C. There are few other places in India where people can find work.
d. They live along the Ganges River to keep away from polluted industrial areas.

a. The river provides fertile soil for farming.

Explanation:

Question - Why do so many of the people in India live in the Ganges River Valley?

Solution -

The correct option is - a. The river provides fertile soil for farming.

Reason -

The Ganges River has become a source of life for people who are living in its basin.

They rely on the river for their daily needs such as drinking water supplies and food and for irrigation and manufacturing.