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

ATerai

BKhadar

CBhabar

DBhangar

Answer:

C. Bhabar

Read Explanation:

  • 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.


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