Question

Which physiological division has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems?

• A. The Himalayan Mountains
• B. The Peninsular Plateau
• C. The Northern Plains
• D. The Coastal Plains

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The Northern Plain:

1. Formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, namely– the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries

2. Composed of alluvial soil which has been deposited over millions of years, about 2400 km long and about 240 to 320 km broad.

3. With a rich soil cover combined with adequate water supply and favourable climate it is agriculturally a very productive part of India

4. Divided into three sections, viz. the Punjab Plain, the Ganga Plain and the Brahmaputra Plain.