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The 'Bhabhars' are a narrow belt running parallel to the foothills of the Shiwaliks, characterized by:
A. Swampy and marshy terrain with excessive moisture
B. Porous pebble-studded strata where small streams disappear✓ Correct Answer
C. Fine alluvial deposits rich in clay and silt
D. High salinity and alkaline efflorescence
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Bhabhar is a narrow, pebble-studded belt lying along the Shiwalik foothills where porous gravel beds cause small streams to disappear underground. Further south, these waters re-emerge to create the marshy Terai region.
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