The following are the important features of the Northern plains:
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- The northern plains are formed by the alluvial deposits of the three major river systems of the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries.
- This plain is completely formed of alluvial soil.
- The plains are very fertile and are best suited for agriculture.
- These plains are densely populated because of their fertile lands and economic activities based on agriculture.
Further Reading:
- Physiographic Division of Great Plains of India
- NCERT Geography Notes – MAJOR LANDFORMS OF THE EARTH
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