Northern Plains — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Northern Plains of India is/are correct? 1. The Bhabar belt is characterized by fine alluvial deposits and is highly suitable for agriculture. 2. The Khadar soils are older alluvium and contain calcareous concretions known as 'kankars'. 3. The Ganga-Yamuna Doab is an example of a highly fertile region within the Northern Plains. 4. The Brahmaputra Plains are known for their susceptibility to annual floods.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of the Terai region?

Consider the following statements regarding the formation of the Northern Plains: 1. They were formed due to the depositional work of the Peninsular rivers. 2. The formation is linked to the uplift of the Himalayas, creating a foreland basin. 3. The alluvial deposits in the plains are generally shallow, not exceeding a few hundred meters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following crops is NOT typically associated with the Green Revolution's success in the Northern Plains?

The term 'kankars' in the context of Northern Plains refers to: