Question

Explain the characteristic features of Northern Plains on the basis of the following: a) Formation b)Area covered c) Extension d) Width e) Other characteristic features

Answer 1

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a) -Formation :-The Northern Plain was formed by the deposits brought in by the three major rivers and their tributaries. Alluvium was deposited at the foothills of the Himalayas for millions of years. These deposits are now the fertile Northern Plains.

b) -Area covered :-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. This plain spreads over an area of 7 lakh sq. km. The plain being about 2400 Km long and 240 to 320 Km broad, is a densely populated physiographic division.

c) -Extension :-The northern plains are the largest alluvial tract of the world. These plains extend approximately 3200 km from west to east. The average width of these plains varies between 150 and 300 km. In general, the width of the northern plains increases from east to west (90-100km in Assam to about 500km in Punjab).

d) -Width:-The northern plains are the largest alluvial tract of the world. These plains extend approximately 3200 km from west to east. The average width of these plains varies between 150 and 300 km. In general, the width of the northern plains increases from east to west (90-100km in Assam to about 500km in Punjab).

e) -Characteristics:-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. They are drained by three major rivers the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra and their tributaries.