Consider the following statements:
- 1. The Great Northern Plains are formed by basins of three distinct river systems – the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
- 2. They are one of the most densely populated areas on Earth.
- 3. Between the Yamuna at Delhi and the Bay of Bengal, nearly 1600 km away, there is a drop of only 200 metres in elevation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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Statement 2: These plains are characterized by fertile alluvial soils deposited by the rivers, a favourable climate, and abundant water resources. These factors support agriculture and have historically led to high population densities, making them one of the most densely populated areas on Earth. This statement is correct.
Statement 3: The Northern Plains have a very gentle slope, especially noticeable over large distances. The stretch between Delhi and the Bay of Bengal along the Ganga basin is about 1600 km long, and the total drop in elevation is only about 200 metres. This gentle gradient contributes to slow-moving rivers and the formation of depositional features. This statement is correct.