Geography
The Northern Plains
Practice questions
Why does the Khadar region become more suitable for farming after floods?Which is the strongest geographical reason for the dense population of the Northern Plains?How does the very gentle slope of the Northern Plains affect river behaviour?What is a lake formed by a cut-off old river channel called in plains?What kind of surface do flood plains represent in the Northern Plains?Why is the alluvial soil layer very thick in the Northern Plains?Which three major river systems together formed the Northern Plains?Why does the width of the Northern Plains vary from place to place?What does the location of Bhabar south of the Shiwalik indicate?The abundance of meanders in river plains shows which change in river energy?Which reason is most important in making the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta very extensive?What type of land is formed by the network of river branches and sub-branches in the Northern Plains?If old alluvium is found on a higher surface, it most closely matches which feature?If a river deposits new fine sediments every year, that area belongs to which category?What is the main basis of agricultural diversity in the Northern Plains?Why has it been easier to develop transport routes in the plains of North India?Which statement best explains the role of the Himalayas in forming the Northern Plains?Which sequence of natural belts from the Himalayas southward is correct?Which hazard becomes most likely when rivers change their course in plains?What is the physical basis for calling the Northern Plains the granary of India?