“The Northern Plains is broadly divided into three sections.” Analyze the statement.
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The northern plain lies in between the Himalayas and Peninsular India. It covers an area of 7.5 lakh sq.km.
The three parts in which the northern plains are divided as follows :
1.PUNJAB PLAINS → The western part of the northern plain is referred to as the Punjab Plains. It has been formed by the river Indus and its tributaries. In the foothills of Shiwaliks seasonal streams cause soil erosion .
2. THE GANGA PLAIN → It includes the states of North India ,Haryana ,Delhi ,UP ,Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. It has three sections upper Ganga plain ,Middle Ganga plain and Delta. The Sunderban Delta is the largest delta in the world.
3. BRAHMAPUTRA VALLEY → Brahmaputra valley lies in the state of Assam. The Brahmaputra river forms a largest delta in Bangladesh.
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Northern plain is broadly divided into three sections: (i)Punjab plains: The western part of the Northern plain is referred to as the Punjab plains. It has been formed by the Indus and its tributaries. (ii)The Ganga plain: It includes the states of North India, Haryana, Delhi, U.P., Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.