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An extremely fertile part of India is created by three river systems - the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra. What is the region known as?

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✅ Correct Option: 4

The Northern Plains were formed by alluvium deposited by the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra along with their tributaries.

This flat, densely populated belt of fertile soil supports intensive agriculture. The coastal plains are formed by peninsular rivers, and the Chhattisgarh plains lie in the Mahanadi basin.

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