With reference to the Ganga river system consider the following statements:
1. The Ganga basin covers almost 33% of the geographical area of the country and is shared by 11 states.
2. The general slope of the Ganga plains is to the east and southeast.
3. It cuts through the Central and the Lesser Himalayas in broad gorges.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3