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Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

The Great Plains of the North are also called

  1. Sutlej-Ganga plains

  2. Sutlej-Yamuna plains

  3. Ganga-Narmada plains

  4. Narmada-Brahmaputra plains
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Explanation

The great plains of North are called Sutlej-Ganga plains. They are form the transitional belt between the peninsular India and Himalaya Region.


Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

Punjab and Haryana plain is the leading producer of ______.

  1. Bajara

  2. Wheat

  3. Oil-seeds

  4. Sugarcane
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Explanation

The Punjab and Haryana plains are known as the granary of India due to their massive production of wheat. This region benefits from fertile soil and extensive irrigation networks.

Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

Brahmaputra plain is also called as ________.

  1. Assam plain

  2. Punjab plain

  3. Southern plain

  4. None of these
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Assam plain is also called as Bramhaputra plain. This is because most of Bramhaputra plain is located in Assam. Its western boundary is formed by the Indo-Bangladesh border as well as the boundary of the lower Ganga Plain. Its eastern boundary is formed by Purvanchal hills. Fertile alluvial soils, flat surface, slow moving perennial rivers and favorable climate facilitate intense agricultural activity.

Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

Which of the following countries do the Indo Gangetic plains spread over?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Indo Gangetic plain is also known as Indus and Ganga plain. These plains are named after two rivers, Indus and Ganga. It encompasses most of northern and eastern India, the eastern parts of Pakistan, and all of Bangladesh. Himalayas are located on the north of these plains and its rivers are the source of rich alluvium brought down to the Indo-Gangetic plains.

Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

Which of the following is not a pilgrim centre present in Northern-Plains?

  1. Varnasi

  2. Rishikesh

  3. Vaishnodevi

  4. Madurai
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Explanation

Varnasi, Rishikesh, and Vaishnodevi are all located within the Northern Plains or the Himalayan foothills associated with the region. Madurai is a famous temple city located in Tamil Nadu, which is in Southern India.

Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

The southern edge of the Ganga plain is marked by which of the following plateau?

  1. Iranian Plateau

  2. Chota Nagpur Plateau

  3. Deccan plateau

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Southern edge of Ganga plain is marked by Chota Nagpur plateau. Chota Nagpur plateau is called as mineral heartland of India because the region is abundantly blessed with wide variety of minerals. Chota Nagpur plateau is located on the western side of India. It covers states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.   

Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

Which of the place of India falls under Gangetic plain?

  1. Gazipur

  2. Janakpur

  3. Ludhiana

  4. Lahore
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Explanation

Among the following places of India given in the options, Ludhiana falls under Gangetic plain. It is a district located in the state of Punjab.  Ludhiana stands on the old banks of river Sutlej. As it is located in the Gangetic plain, the place is very fertile and blessed with great agriculture. 

Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

Which among the following is/are major rivers of Brahmaputra plain?

  1. Yamuna

  2. Sankosh

  3. Teesta River

  4. All of these
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Explanation

The Brahmaputra basin spreads over countries of Tibet (China), Bhutan, India and Bangladesh having a total area of 5,80,000 Sq.km. In India, it spreads over states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Sikkim. The major rivers of bramhaputra basin are Tista River, Jaldhaka River, Manas River, Kopili River, Buridehing River, Dhansiri (S) River, Yamuna, Sankosh.

Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

Which of the following is considered as the significance of Northern Plains?

  1. It forms most fertile region

  2. Forms an important pilgrim centre

  3. Attracts tourists because of its scenic beauty

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Great northern plains are formed by the sediments brought down by the Indus-Ganga-Brahmaputra and their tributaries and it is popularly known as the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra plain. Following are the characteristics of northern plains: It forms most fertile region, forms an important pilgrim centre, attracts tourists because of its scenic beauty.