to examine the major characteristics northern plain in India and highlight its importance
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The northern plain has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, namely the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries. This plain spreads over an area of 7 lakh sq. km. The plain being about 2400 Km long and 240 to 320 Km broad, is a densely populated physiographic division. With a rich soil cover combined with adequate water supply and favourable climate it is agriculturally a very productive part of India.
The North Indian Plains are consistently level plains of highly fertile and deep alluvial soil which increases in thickness from west to east.
They have a mild climate and a very gentle slope. The rivers flow slowly and form floodplains. Hence the soil is very fertile.
Because of high fertility, this region is agriculturally very important for the country.
The region is characterized by good infrastructure and economic development. So the density of population is very high in the region.