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Identify the classification of the Northern Plains from the hints given below:

1. This zone consists of newer alluvial deposits.

2. It forms the floodplains along the riverbanks.

3. It is subject to periodic floods and is very fertile.

ABhangar

BBhabar

CTerai

DKhadar

Answer:

D. Khadar

Read Explanation:


Bhangar & Khadar

▪ The south of Tarai is a belt consisting of old and new alluvial deposits known as the Bhangar and Khadar

respectively.

▪ These plains have characteristic features of mature stage of fluvial erosional and depositional landforms such as sand bars, meanders, oxbow lakes and braided channels.

▪ The Brahmaputra plains are known for their riverine islands and sandbars.

▪ Most of these areas are subjected to periodic floods and shifting river courses forming braided streams.




Related Questions:

Consider the following statements regarding the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra Plain:

  1. It stretches approximately 3200 km from the mouth of the Indus River to the mouth of the Ganga River.
  2. It is the smallest alluvial plain in the world.
  3. It covers an area of approximately 7 lakh square kilometers.
  4. Its width decreases from east to west.

    ഉത്തരമഹാസമതലത്തിനെക്കുറിച്ച് താഴെ തന്നിരിക്കുന്ന വിശേഷണങ്ങൾ പരിശോധിച്ച് ശരിയായവ കണ്ടെത്തുക:

    1.'ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ധാന്യപ്പുര' എന്നറിയപ്പെടുന്ന ഭൂപ്രദേശം.

    2.'ഇന്ത്യൻ കാർഷികമേഖലയുടെ നട്ടെല്ല് 'എന്നറിയപ്പെടുന്നു.

    3.'ഭാരതീയ സംസ്കാരത്തിന്റെ ഈറ്റിലം' എന്ന് വിശേഷിപ്പിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.

    Identify the classification of Northern Plains from the hints given below?

    1.The largest part of the northern plain

    2.It lies above the flood plains of the rivers and presents a terrace like feature

    3.Region contains calcareous deposits known as kankar

    In which zone do streams and rivers re-emerge, creating marshy conditions?
    Which region is located parallel to the Shivalik foothills?