Question

Which of the following regions has almost prevalent types of natural vegetation in India?

• A. The Himalaya mountain
• B. The Deccan Plateau
• C. The Ganga plain
• D. The Coastal plains

Answer 1

The correct option is C The Ganga plain

• The Indus-Ganga belt is the world's most extensive expanse of uninterrupted alluvium formed by the deposition of silt by the numerous rivers.
  
• The plains are flat and mostly treeless, making it conducive for irrigation through canals.
  
• The area is also rich in ground water sources.
  
• The plains are the world's most intensely farmed areas.
  
• The main crops grown are rice and wheat, which are grown in rotation. Others include maize, sugarcane and cotton.
  
• The Indo-Gangetic plains rank among the world's most densely populated areas.