Question

Which feature acts as a watershed between the indus and the gangetic river basins?

Answer 1

The feature that acts as a watershed between the Indus and the Gangetic river basins is the - Indo-Gangetic Plain.

A watershed is a basin-like landform defined by highpoints and ridgelines that descend into lower elevations and stream valleys.

 

All the important rivers of India have their sources at any of the three principal watersheds.

 

The Indo-Gangetic Plain, also known as the Indus-Ganga Plain or the North Indian River Plain, is a fertile plain of 255 million hectares that encompasses most of the northern and eastern India. The plain is bound on the north by the Himalayan mountain range and feeds the many river tributaries. It is also a rich source of alluvium that is deposited across the region of the 2 river systems.