Q. Consider the following statements about the Northern Plains:
  1. The northern plains are formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the rivers - the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
  2. These plains extend approximately 4,200 km from the east to the west.
  3. The average width of these plains varies between 550-300 km.
  4. The maximum depth of alluvium deposits varies between 1,000-2,000 m.
Which of the above is / are correct?

Answer: Only 1 and 4
Notes: The northern plains are formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the rivers - the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra. These plains extend approximately 3,200 km from the east to the west. The average width of these plains varies between 150-300 km.