Question

Give an account of the northern plains of India? List in points.​

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

• Northern plains are most extensive and fertile plains due to himalayan rivers like Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra.

• These rivers carry lot of silt,sand and clay and thus form alluvial soil in the northern plains which is the most fertile soil.

• Transport is easier in plains, so lot of economic activities, development can be seen this region.

• These plains are among world's most populated areas