Question
Mention the three broad sections of the Northern plain.
Solution
Northern plain is broadly divided into three sections:
(i)Punjab plains: The western part of the Northern plain is referred to as the Punjab plains. It has been formed by the Indus and its tributaries.
(ii)The Ganga plain: It includes the states of North India, Haryana, Delhi, U.P., Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. It has three sections — Upper Ganga Plain, Middle Ganga plain and Delta.
(iii)Brahmaputra Valley: Brahmaputra valley lies in the East in Assam.
