PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA
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Punjab Plains:The Western part of the Northern Plain is referred to as the Punjab Plains. Formed by the Indus and its tributaries, the larger part of this plain lies in Pakistan.
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The Ganga plain:The Ganga plain extends between Ghaggar and Teesta rivers. It is spread over the states of North India, Haryana, Delhi, U.P., Bihar, partly Jharkhand and West Bengal to its East.
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Brahmaputra plain:Most of Brahmaputra plain is located in Assam.
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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: -These plains extend from the state of Haryana, including Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand to West Bengal. The total extent from west to east is about 3200 kilometers and is one of the most fertile regions of India.
Detailed explanation-4: -The northern plains extend from Punjab in the west to West Bengal in the east. The plains are irrigated by Ganga and its tributaries and Brahmaputra rivers. The plains have been the cradle of ancient Indian civilization. The plains are the most populous and fertile regions.