Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following assertion:

The river valley plains of northern India support a large population.

Which of the following statements support the assertion?

  1. The plains possess a fertile cover of alluvial soil.
  2. They support crops such as wheat, rice, sugarcane and jute.
  3. The Himalayas form a physical, climatic, drainage and cultural divide.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
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