{"id":90875,"date":"2025-06-01T10:39:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=90875"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:39:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:39:23","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-1-the-great-northern-plains-are","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-the-great-northern-plains-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements:\n  1. The Great Northern Plains are"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. The Great Northern Plains are formed by basins of three distinct river systems &#8211; the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.<\/li>\n<li>2. They are one of the most densely populated areas on Earth.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; option2=&#8221;2 and 3 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1 and 3 only&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2023\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatements 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nStatement 1: The Great Northern Plains of India are indeed formed by the depositional action of the three major river systems, namely the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra, along with their numerous tributaries. This statement is correct.<br \/>\nStatement 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.<br \/>\nStatement 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.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe Northern Plains are one of the most important physical divisions of India, covering a vast area. They are the &#8220;food basket&#8221; of India due to their high agricultural productivity. The plains are generally flat, with the land rising slightly towards the north (towards the foothills of the Himalayas) and west.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements: 1. The Great Northern Plains are formed by basins of three distinct river systems &#8211; 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 &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Consider the following statements:\n  1. The Great Northern Plains are\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-the-great-northern-plains-are\/#more-90875\">Detailed Solution<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Consider the following statements:<br \/>\n  1. 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Statement 1: The Great Northern Plains of India are indeed formed by the depositional action of the three major river systems, namely the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra, along with their numerous tributaries. This statement is correct. 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. 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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. 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