Question

In which zone do streams and rivers coming from the mountains disappear due to heavy material deposits?

• A. Terai
• B. Khadar
• C. Bhabar
• D. Bhangar

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Bhabar

• Bhabar is a narrow belt ranging between 8-10 km parallel to the Shivalik foothills at the break-up of the slope.

• The streams and rivers coming from the mountains deposit heavy materials of rocks and boulders, and at times, disappear in this zone.