describe the formation of Himalayan and northern plains on 200 words
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Describe in short the formation of northern plains. The formation of northern plains: (i)The northern plain has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, namely– the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries. (ii)This plain is formed of alluvial soil.
The Northern Plain was formed by the deposits brought in by the three major rivers and their tributaries. Alluvium was deposited at the foot–hills of the Himalayas for millions of years. These deposits are now the fertile Northern Plains. Alluvium is soil or sediments deposited by a river or other running water.
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Northern plains lie in the south of Himalayas Mountains and north of Deccan plateau. It is formed by flooding of three major rivers- Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra. It is drained by many other rivers like Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak etc. These are perennial rivers which flow throughout the year which helps plains maintain their fertility. It has the largest tract of 2400 km of alluvial soil in the world. The soil of these plains is very fertile. A large number of people live here who are dependent on agriculture for livelihood.