INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the Western part of the Northern Plains called as?
A
Punjab Plains
B
bhabar
C
Brahmaputra Plains
D
terai
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Punjab Plains: i.e. the Western part of the Northern Plain. The larger part of this plain lies in Pakistan and it is formed by the Indus and its tributaries-the Ravi, the Beas, the Jhelum, the Chenab, and the Satluj, which originate in the Himalaya.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Western part of the Northern Plain is referred to as the Punjab Plains. It is formed by the Indus and its tributaries, the larger part of this plain lies in Pakistan. The Indus and its tributaries are the Jhelum, the Chenab, the Ravi, the Beas and the Satluj all originate in the Himalayas.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Punjab plains form the western part of the northern plain. In the east, the Delhi-Aravalli ridge separates it from the Ganga plains. This is formed by the Indus and its tributaries; like Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej. A major portion of these plains is in Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Punjab Plain is a large alluvial plain in Eastern Pakistan and Northwestern India. The plain includes the Pakistani province of Punjab and the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, and parts of Rajasthan. This plain is around 200–300 meters above mean sea level.

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.

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