Explain the geological process of formation of the Northern Plains. Write two characteristics of each of Bhabar, Terai and Khadar Belt.
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1. The northern plains have been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries. The Himalayan uplift out of the Tethy's sea and subsidence of the northern flank of the Peninsular plateau resulted in the formation of a large basin.
2. The higher parts where the Shiwalik range joins the Northern plains are known as Bhabhar areas. Many rivers flow through this area. Courses of small rivers remain dry because the water seeps through the coarse sand and pebbles.
3. The Terai or Tarai is a lowland region in northern India and southern Nepal that lies south of the outer foothills of the Himalayas, the Sivalik Hills, and north of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. This lowland belt is characterised by tall grasslands, scrub savannah, sal forests and clay rich swamps.
4. Khandar was famous for the ancient khandar Fort. Earlier it was the part of Ranthambhore. After independence of India it became part of Rajasthan