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Give a detailed account on the basin of the Ganga.

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  • On the basis of deposition of Sediments by various rivers and topographical characteristics, the Northern plains of India is divided into the four major regions. Ganga plains is one among them.
  • It extends from the Yamuna River in the West to Bangladesh in the East.
  • The extensive plain is the largest plain of India covers 3.75 lakh sq. km.
  • It is watered by the River Ganga and its tributaries such as Ghaghra, Gandak, Kosi, Yamuna, Chambal, Betwa etc.
  • It is formed by the sediments of these rivers and is fertile in nature.
  • The general slope of the entire plain is towards East and South-East.
  • Ganga plains covers the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.

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