Northern Plains of India

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Northern Plains of India: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as The North Indian Plains, Divisions of Northern Plains Based on Relief Features and, Divisions of Northern Plains Based on Rivers

Important Questions on Northern Plains of India

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Describe Ganga-Indus plains.

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Which is one of the major river systems that have formed the Northern plains?

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Match column 'A' with column 'B' and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Column 'A' Column 'B'
I) Old Alluvial  A) Khadar 
II) New Alluvial  B) Sand Soil
III) Black Soil C) Bagar 
IV) Desert Soil D) Regur 

 

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What is the plain made of?

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What does the ‘ab’ in ‘Punjab’ mean?

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According to the variations in its relief, the northern plain is divided into how many parts?

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Which physical feature of India is made up of alluvial deposits?

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Name the soil which containing calcareous deposits ?

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In the which river the Majuli riverine island is located ?

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Read the statements below carefully and choose the correct option.

Statement 1: The bhabar belt lies to the south of terai.

Statement 2: Deposition of silt leads to the rivers splitting into numerous channels in their lower course known as distributaries.

Statement 3: The eastern part of the Northern Plain is referred to as the Punjab Plains.

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After reading the Assertion and Reason given, choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): Bhabar belt is the belt containing pebble deposits brought down from the mountains by rivers.

Reason (R): Terai region is a wet, swampy and marshy region south of Bhabar belt where all streams re-emerge.

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After reading the Assertion and Reason given, choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): The northern plains were formed due to the interplay between the Indus river and the Ganga river.

Reason (R): Indus and its tributaries originate in the Himalayas.

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Majuli, in the _____ river, is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world. (Brahmaputra/Ganga)

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Mention the area of the Northern fertile plains in India:

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How many river systems have played a vital role in the formation of northern plains of India?