PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA
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river system
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weathering of rocks
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physical relief
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none of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Northern Plains are divided into 4 regions based on variations in relief from north to south. They are bhabar, terai, bhangar and khadar.
Detailed explanation-2: -On the basis of its location, the Northern Indian plains can be classified into three categories: The river Indus along with its tributaries form the Punjab Plains. The river Ganga along with its tributaries form the Ganga Plains. The river Brahmaputra with its tributary form the Brahmaputra plains.
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.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bhabar is a hilly area that is composed of loose rocks and boulders. Bhangar is an area that is composed of clay and sand. Khadar is an area that is composed of alluvial soil. Terai is a low-lying area that is composed of marshy land.