the coastal plains are known as the Granary of India (true/false)
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The above statement given is:
"The coastal plains are known as the Granary of India" is incorrect / False(F) because the northern plains drained by Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus are known to be the Granaries of the country.
The Reasons are:
- It is because of the geographical location blessed with high amount of sediments brought by the three main rivers and their tributaries.
- The northern plains are called thegraneries of the world as they provide us with food grains and many other facilities for cultivation of crops to serve the people with food.
- The main type of soil found is Alluvial soil which is very fertile for cultivation of crops.
What are coastal plains then?
These plains lies on the coastlines of the subcontinent. It is mostly flat and found just adjacent to the water bodies.
They also have fertile soil especially in the delta regions but the Granaries are actually the northern plains contributing a lot for the agricultural advancement of the country.
Answer:
The coastal plains are known as "Granary Of India". (True/False)
The coastal plains are known as "Granary Of India". - False ☒ .
Coastal plains are known as "Granary Of India" if it is wrong, then which plains are known as "Granary Of India" ?
Answer :- Northern Plains are known as "Granary Of India".
Now, why Northern Plains are known as "Granary Of India" ?
Answer :- The Northern Plains are known as "Granary Of India" :-
- The Northern Plains was made by the deposits brought in by the Ganga, Brahmaputra and the Indus river and their tributaries.
- Alluvial was deposited at the foot-hills of the Himalayas for millions of years.
- These deposits are now the fertile plains.
- These plains are flat and mostly treeless, making it conducive for irrigation through canals.
- This area is also rich in ground water resources.