Question

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the alluvial plains?

• A. Continuous rocky terrain
• B. Mature stage of fluvial erosional and depositional landforms
• C. Absence of riverine islands
• D. Primarily dry and arid regions

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Mature stage of fluvial erosional and depositional landforms

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.