INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

NORTHEN PLALNS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“The Granary of India”
A
The Northern Mountains
B
The Peninsular Plateau
C
The Northern Plains
D
none of above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Punjab is called “The Granary of India.” Due to the alluvial deposits, Punjab is one of the most fertile regions in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer-Northern plains are known as GRANARY of INDIA. Reason-These plains are very fertile due to the soil present and are suitable for going all types of grans and crops like: wheat, maize, paddy etc. Northern plains include the states of Haryana, Punjab, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: The Northern Plains are fertile lands drained by a range of rivers like Ganga and Yamuna. They are located between the Himalayas and the Peninsular Plateau.

Detailed explanation-4: -Northern plains are also called Indo-Gangetic plains as most of their area is covered by plains formed by the deposition of the rivers Indus and the Ganga.

Detailed explanation-5: -Complete answer: It is one of the most prosperous states of India, and is often referred to as the ‘Granary of India. ‘ This was because of the huge production of food crops that comes from it.

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