Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following statements regarding the Northern Plains:

  1. They extend approximately 3,200 km from east to west.
  2. Their average width varies between approximately 150 km and 300 km.
  3. Haryana and Delhi form a water divide between the Indus and Ganga river systems.
  4. Their general elevation ranges between 600 m and 900 m above mean sea level.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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