describe the formation of himalayan mountains and northern plains
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The Himalayas are basically young fold mountains.Huge amounts of sediments are deposited on the sea bed,forming horizontal layers.When these layers of sediments are compressed from both sides,they are squeezed and folded.Gradually they get uplifted and form fold mountains.The Himalayas,Alps,Andes and Rockies are young fold mountains formed in the recent geological ages.They are very high,with steep slopes and sharp,pointed peaks.
The Northern plains of India belongs to the group of Depositional plains.These are formed by deposition of materials in low-lying areas.The most common of such plains are the alluvial plains formed by the deposition of sand,silt and clay carried by the rivers.The Northern plains of India,formed by the river Indus,Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers.
The Northern plains of India belongs to the group of Depositional plains.These are formed by deposition of materials in low-lying areas.The most common of such plains are the alluvial plains formed by the deposition of sand,silt and clay carried by the rivers.The Northern plains of India,formed by the river Indus,Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers.
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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.
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