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Geography GK · Q258

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 258

Q258

The "cradles of civilization" have been

A.
Valleys
B.
Plains
Answer
C.
Plateaux
D.
Hills

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The "cradles of civilization" have been Plains. In Mesopotamia, the convergence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers produced rich fertile soil and a supply of water for irrigation.It is because of this that the fertile crescent region, and Mesopotamia in particular, are often referred to as the "cradle of civilization".