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The Northern Great Plains are densely populated as compared to the rest of India. Give reasons.

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Instructions:
  • Location and extent.
  • Explain the reasons.
Solution:

Location and extent:
Located in the Northern part of India​
Length - From East to West is about​ 2,400 km.​
Extent: It covers an area of over ​7 lakh sq. km.

Reasons for its dense population:
  • Levelled land
  • Alluvial soil​
  • Availability of water
  • Favorable climate
  • These factors provide space for settlement.
  • Facilitates agriculture and industries.
  • Scope for development of transportation.
  • Dense population

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