Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. The Punjab Plains are formed by the Indus and its tributaries.
  2. The Ganga Plain extends between the Ghaggar and Teesta rivers.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The Punjab Plains, located in the western part of the Northern Plains, are formed by the Indus River and its tributaries such as Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Satluj. The Ganga Plain extends from the Ghaggar river in the west to the Teesta river in the east, covering much of northern India. Therefore, both statements are correct.
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