Question

Which region is known for its riverine islands and sandbars?

• A. Ganga Plains
• B. Indus Plains
• C. Brahmaputra Plains
• D. Tarai Region

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Brahmaputra Plains

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.