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Physical Features of India — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesPhysical Features of India5 Marks
Question
Classify the Northern Plains on the basis of the variations in the relief features. Write characteristic each of any three of them.
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Answer

  1. Bhabar: The rivers after descending from the mountains deposit pebbles in a narrow belt lying parallel to the slopes of the Shiwaliks. This is known as Bhabar.
  2. Terai: To the south of Bhabar belt, the rivers and stream re-emerge and create a wet, swampy and marshy region known as the Terai. This was a thickly forested area but was later on cleared for cultivation.
  3. Bhangar: The largest part of the northern plain is formed of older alluvium. They lie above the flood plains of the rivers and present a terracelike feature. The soil in this region contains kankar modules in them. This part is known as bhangar.
  4. Khadar: The newer younger deposits of the floodplains are called khadar. They are renewed almost every year and are therefore fertile. They are ideal for cultivation.

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