mention the significance of northern plain atleast 5 to 7 points good points
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Answer:
Properties are:
(i) The northern plains have been formed from the alluvium deposited by the mountain rivers.
(ii) They are located between the Himalayan rivers in the north and the Peninsular Plateau in the south.
(iii) They turned the soil on the surfaced land fertile for growing a rich harvest of variety of crops. This led to the development of the Indus Valley Civilization.
(iv) They are made up of deposits of alluvium and cover an area of 7 lakh sq. km.
(v) They are densely populated physiographic division of India and are believed to be highly productive in terms of agriculture.
Explanation:
Northern plains are flat and levelled.
The river from the mountains bring rich alluvial soil also known as silt or alluvium which gets deposited onto the banks of river which makes the soil fertile.
Many crops can be grown in northern plains.
The most fertile lands are in u.p. and punjab.
The northern plains is a riverine region, being bountifully endowed with the fertile soil, favourable climate, flat surface rendering possible the construction of roads and railways, and slow moving rivers.
It is agriculturally a productive part of India because of the rich soil cover, adequate supply of water, and a favorable climate.
The Northern Plains are formed by the interconnection of the three major river systems in India namely: The Indus, The Ganga, and The Brahmaputra along with their tributaries.
All these factors have made this plain very important.