Question

How have northern plans been formed?

• A. By the interplay of three river systems Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra
• B. By the interplay of two river systems Narmada and Tapi
• C. By the interplay of two river systems, Godavari and Krishna
• D. By the interplay of all these river system

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The Northern Plain was formed by the deposits brought in by the three major river system Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra and their tributaries. Alluvium was deposited at the foot–hills of the Himalayas for millions of years. These deposits are now the fertile Northern Plains. Alluvium is soil or sediments deposited by a river or other running water.