Consider the following statements 1 The Great Northern Plains are formed by basins of three dis...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. The Great Northern Plains are formed by basins of three distinct river systems the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahm aputra .

2. They are one of the most densely populated areas on Earth.

3. Between the Yamuna at Delhi and the Bay of Bengal , nearly 1600 km away, there is a drop of only 200 metres in elevation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: The Great Northern Plains are indeed formed by the basins of three major river systems: the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra. This statement is correct.

- Statement 2: These plains are among the most densely populated areas on Earth due to fertile lands and favorable living conditions. This statement is correct.

- Statement 3: The elevation gradient from the Yamuna at Delhi to the Bay of Bengal is very gentle, with only a 200-meter drop over approximately 1600 km. This statement is correct.

The correct option is Option 1: 1, 2, and 3.