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Introduction

The Middle Gangetic Plaine or the Doab region have been the site of India's rapid urbanization during the era of Maharajadhale.

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Main Body

Abundant water, Demography, Fertile soil

Fresh water from the Ganga and Yamuna river system - and tributaries.

Rich alluvial soil which is created by deposits and suitable for various crops.

Favorable demography - 7 acer in UP and more in Bihar alone - demographic dividend.

Middle Gangetic Plaine Relatively well developed

Historical reasons - shift of seat of power from Kannauj to Harsha

Ex: Neglected development.

Geographic reason - Heavily forested till the 17th century (Mauryan led)

Ex 2 Mid not aid mineral extraction/industries

Overdependence on agriculture-for livelihood

Ex 3 Drainage of groundwater-causing zero/negative [population growth requirement]

High population density and low human capital development

Ex: how skill development created footloose labour.

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Conclusion

New age policies such as Make in UP, Defence Industrial Corridor, and Millet Mission are aiming to leverage the potential of the Middle Gangetic Plains to ensure 'Samruddh Bharat, Ushit Bharat'.

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Clear identification of geographic region
Enumeration of favorable physical factors
Connection to demography and development
Historical context provided

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Topper

Amrit Mahapatra

AIR 121

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Topic

World Physical Geography

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Middle Gangetic Plain - physical features and development

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