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What is the approximate width of the Tarai belt?

A8-10 km

B10-20 km

C20-30 km

D30-40 km

Answer:

B. 10-20 km

Read Explanation:

Terai Belt

  • South of the Bhabar is the Terai belt

  • With an approximate width of 10-20 km

  • Most of the streams and rivers re-emerge without having any properly demarcated channel

  • Creating marshy and swampy conditions known as the Tarai.

  • This has a luxurious growth of natural vegetation and houses a varied wildlife


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