Question

Which of the following statements are True?

1. The Tarai region is characterized by the disappearance of streams and rivers
2. The Bhabar region is characterized by the re-emergence of streams and rivers, creating marshy conditions.
3. The largest part of the northern plain is formed of older alluvium

• A. 1 only
• B. 1, 2
• C. 3 only
• D. All

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3 only

• "The Tarai region is characterized by the disappearance of streams and rivers" - This statement is False. The Tarai region is actually characterized by the reemergence of streams and rivers, creating marshy conditions. It's a wet, swampy area south of the Bhabar region.

• "The Bhabar region is characterized by the re-emergence of streams and rivers, creating marshy conditions" - This statement is false The Bhabar region is characterized by the difference of streams and rivers. It's a porous zone where rivers sink underground.

• "The largest part of the northern plain is formed of older alluvium" - This statement is True. The northern plains contain both newer alluvium (khadar) and older alluvium (bhangar), with the bhangar (older alluvium) forming the larger portion.