PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA
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Kaveri, Satluj, Ganga
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Krishna, Kaveri, Brahmaputra
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Ganga, Brahmaputra, Indus
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The northern plains are formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra rivers. These plains extend approximately 3, 200 km from the east to the west. The average width of these plains varies between 150-300 km.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Northern Plains are formed by the alluvial deposits laid down by the rivers Yamuna, Ganga, Brahmaputra and their tributaries.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The three river systems in the northern plain from east to west are the Brahmaputra, Ganga and Indus systems. A large part of the Indus system lies in Pakistan. The Indus and its tributaries Jhelum, Chenab.
Detailed explanation-4: -The northern plain has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, namely the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Northern Plains are divided into 4 regions based on variations in relief from north to south. They are bhabar, terai, bhangar and khadar.