write a short note on northern plain
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Northern plains is formed by the interplay of three major river systems,namely-the indus,the ganga andthe brahmaputra along with their tributaries.this plain is formed of alluvial soil.the plain being about 2400 km log and 240 to 320 km broad.it is a densely populated physiographic division.
Northern plains lie in the south of Himalayas Mountains and north of Deccan plateau. It is formed by flooding of three major rivers- Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra. It is drained by many other rivers like Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak etc. These are perennial rivers which flow throughout the year which helps plains maintain their fertility. It has the largest tract of 3200 km of alluvial soil in the world. The soil of these plains is very fertile. A large number of people live here who are dependent on agriculture for livelihood.
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Northern plains is formed by the interplay of three major river systems,namely-the indus,the ganga andthe brahmaputra along with their tributaries.this plain is formed of alluvial soil.the plain being about 2400 km log and 240 to 320 km broad.it is a densely populated physiographic division.