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The 'Bhabar' belt, lying along the foothills of the Shivaliks, is characterized by which of the following distinctive features?
A. Swampy, marshy terrain dominated by thick forests and wildlife
B. A narrow belt consisting of porous pebble and gravel deposits where small rivers disappear underground✓ Correct Answer
C. Fine alluvial silt deposited annually by floodwaters in the deltaic plains
D. Black cotton soils formed over ancient volcanic basalt traps
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Bhabar belt consists of coarse, porous sediments deposited by Himalayan rivers where they descend onto the plains, causing smaller streams to temporarily vanish beneath the surface. Swampy marshlands characterized by dense vegetation and wildlife describe the Terai region lying immediately south of the Bhabar. Understanding these distinct north Indian physiographic divisions is vital for physical geography assessments.
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