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The Northern Plains — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 4 · Social Science
The Northern Plains revision notes for ICSE Class 4 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 4 Social Science syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Location and Features of the Northern Plains
- The Northern Plains lie to the south of the Himalayas.
- They are made up of flat land with very few hills.
- The soil is very fertile, which makes it ideal for farming.
2
States and Union Territories in the Northern Plains
- There are 6 states: Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam.
- There are 2 Union Territories: Delhi and Chandigarh.
- Chandigarh is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana.
3
Rivers of the Northern Plains
- Major rivers include Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Satluj, Beas, Ravi, Ghaggar, and Damodar.
- These rivers come from the Himalayas and make the soil fertile.
- Rivers are important for drinking water, farming, and transportation.
4
Natural Vegetation and Crops
- The region has different trees like neem, shisham, peepal, sal, and eucalyptus.
- Punjab and Haryana grow wheat, rice, sugarcane, and cotton.
- Uttar Pradesh grows rice, wheat, sugarcane, and fruits like mango.
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The Northern Plains lie toThe soil in the Northern PlainsMajor rivers like the GangaDifferent trees grow in each stateThe region has hot summers
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Key topics in The Northern Plains include Location and Features of the Northern Plains, States and Union Territories in the Northern Plains, Rivers of the Northern Plains, Natural Vegetation and Crops. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
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