Question

The Northern Plain exhibits variations in its dimensions. Which of the following statements accurately reflects these variations?

• A. The plain narrows from east to west and has a uniform width of 200 km
• B. The plain widens from east to west, with its width varying between 150 km and 300 km.
• C. The plain has a consistent width of 300 km and extends for 2400 km.
• D. The plain's width decreases from west to east, ranging from 300 km to 150 km.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The plain widens from east to west, with its width varying between 150 km and 300 km.

• The Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra Plain, extending approximately over 3200 km from the mouth of River Indus to the mouth of River Ganga

• It is one of the largest alluvial plain in the world.

• It spreads over around 2400 km in India.

• The plain widens from east to west, with the width varying between 150 km and 300km.

• The plain covers an area of approximately 7 lakh sq.km.