Give an
account
of the northen
plains of India
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Answer:
The Northern Indian Plains have been formed due to the depositional activities of the Himalayan Rivers. This is one of the most fertile plains in the world. The plain spread over an area of 7 lakh square km. The Ganga Plains: The Ganga Plains are called so as they are mainly drained by River Ganga and its tributaries.
Answer:
The Northern plains are an important physiological feature of India.
They have the following features-
1. It has an area of about 70000 sq.km. The plains are nearly 2400 km long and 240 - 320 km in breadth.
2. Composed of Alluvial soil and a highly agriculturally productive area. Main crops grown here are mostly paddy and wheat.
3. This plain is crossed with three major rivers - the Ganges, the Indus and the Brahmaputra.
4. It's divided into four parts due to relief differences - Bhabar , Terai , Bhangar and Khadar.
5. Due to favorable climatic conditions and other socio- economic factors , the Northern Plain is a very densely populated.