2023 · Q74
Consider the following statements:
- 1The Great Northern Plains are formed by basins of three distinct river systems — the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
- 2They are one of the most densely populated areas on Earth.
- 3Between the Yamuna at Delhi and the Bay of Bengal, nearly 1600 km away, there is a drop of only 200 metres in elevation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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- A1, 2 and 3
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D1 and 3 only
Explanation
The Great Northern Plains are formed by the depositional basins of the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems (1). They are among the most densely populated regions on Earth (2). The Ganga plain drops only about 200 metres in elevation over nearly 1600 km between Delhi (Yamuna) and the Bay of Bengal (3). All three statements are correct.