Question

Discuss the major features of northern plains of india

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The Northern Plains of India lie between the Himalayas in the north and Peninsular Plateau in the South. They are made of the fine silt or alluvium, brought down by rivers from the Himalayas and the Peninsular Plateau. These plains are one of the world's most extensive and fertile plains.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Northern plains lie in the south of Himalayas Mountains and north of Deccan plateau. It is called the Indo-Gangetic plain.

i. It has the largest tract of 3200 km of alluvial soil in the world.

ii. 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.

iii. The soil of these plains is very fertile. Many people live here who are dependent on agriculture for livelihood.

iv. The plain is about 200 to 400km from north to south. It covers an area of about 580000 sq.km.

v. The major crops of the northern plains such as wheat, rice, sugarcane, pulses, oilseeds, and jute are grown here. It is the food bowl of India.

vi. The northern plain rivers form riverine islands.

vii. The Northern Plain is divided into four regions: Bhabar, Terai, Bhangar and Khadar.

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