What makes the northern plains so fertile?
The Northern Plains are fertile due to the deposition of alluvial soil. It is an agriculturally very productive part of India, due to abundant availability of water supply, favourable climate and rich soil. Hence the Northern plains are known as the granaries of India and this physiographic division of India is very good for growing crops and is densely populated.
The Northern plains are divided into 3 main sections.
Punjab Plains
Ganga Plains
Brahmaputra Plain
The vast Northern Plains have diverse relief features, hence Northern Plains can be divided into different regions which are mentioned below:
Bhabar
Terai
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