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Question
Give geographical reason.
Population density is high in the Ganga plains.
Solution
- The Ganga plains of India have a high population density due to many reasons.
- The northern plains have been densely populated since centuries due to fertile land, availability of water and economic activities.
- Rivers like Ganga, Yamuna provide large tracts of fertile land apart from water. The moderate climate, fertile land supporting extensive agriculture.
- Also, the terrain is not a difficult one to travel.
- The topography is good for transport and industries.
- Due to the availability of even fertile land and water, People prefer settling in the northern plains as opposed to the desert areas of northwest India.
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