The western part of the Northern Plains is formed by the river system of which of the following?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) Indus and its tributaries

The western part of the Northern Plains of India is primarily formed by the Indus River system and its major tributaries, including Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. These rivers originate in the Himalayas and flow through Punjab, Haryana, and parts of Rajasthan, contributing to the fertile alluvial plains in the region.

• The Indus River System plays a crucial role in agriculture, supporting the cultivation of wheat, rice, and sugarcane in northwestern India and Pakistan.
• The Punjab Plains, which are part of the western Northern Plains, are mainly drained by the five rivers of Punjab.
• The alluvial soil deposited by these rivers makes the region highly fertile and suitable for intensive agriculture.

• Ganga and its tributaries: These form the central and eastern parts of the Northern Plains, covering states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
•  Brahmaputra and its tributaries: These form the easternmost part of the Northern Plains, mainly covering Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
•  Mahanadi and its tributaries: These form the Chhattisgarh and Odisha Plains, which are not part of the Northern Plains but belong to the coastal and peninsular river systems.