Give an account of the northern plains of india with reference to the three divisions
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Answer:
Explanation:
The Northern Plain can be divided into three main parts:
The Indus and its tributaries – the Jhelum, the Chenab, the Ravi, the Beas and the Sutlej - originate in the Himalaya. ...
The Ganga Plain lies between the Ghaggar and the Teesta rivers.
The Brahmaputra Plain lies in the state of Assam.
Explanation:
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.