Geography: Physical Features of India · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
A narrow belt of the plain about 8 to 16 km in width lying parallel to the slopes of the Shivaliks, where rivers deposit heavy pebbles, is called:
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medium · MCQ · Q-02C929
A narrow belt of the plain about 8 to 16 km in width lying parallel to the slopes of the Shivaliks, where rivers deposit heavy pebbles, is called:
- A.Bhangar
- B.BhabarCorrect answer
- C.Khador
- D.Terai
Solution
Bhabar is a narrow belt parallel to the Shivalik foothills where streams disappear underground after depositing heavy loads of pebbles.
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