PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
NORTHEN PLALNS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Old Alluvium Soil
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New Alluvium Soil
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None of the above
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Black Soil
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Detailed explanation-1: -Bhangar: Bhanger is the largest part of Northern Plains and it is composed of old alluvial soil (deposited before the river changed its course). It lies above the floodplain and resembles a terrace. Locally, the soil of this region is called Kankar.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Bhangar. The largest part of the northern plain is formed of older Alluvium. They lie above the flood plains of the rivers and present a terrace-like feature. This part is known as Bhangar.
Detailed explanation-3: -The northern plains are formed by the alluvial deposits of the three major river systems of the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries. This plain is completely formed of alluvial soil. The plains are very fertile and are best suited for agriculture.
Detailed explanation-4: -The region of older alluvium of the Ganga plain is known as Bangar plain. In the Gangetic plains, it has a low upland covered by laterite deposits. It forms the alluvial terrace of the flood plains.
Detailed explanation-5: -The northern plains are mainly formed by the alluvial deposits. The northern plain has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems. This plain is completely formed of alluvial soil. More items