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The 'Karewa' formations, known worldwide for the cultivation of high-value saffron and located in thick deposits of glacial clay and silt, are prominently found in which physiographic region of India?
A. Shiwalik Himalayas
B. Kashmir Himalayas✓ Correct Answer
C. Himachal Himalayas
D. Assam Himalayas
💡 Solution & Explanation
Karewa formations consist of thick lacustrine deposits of glacial clay, silt, and sand found extensively in the Kashmir Himalayas, providing exceptionally fertile soil for growing premium saffron and apples. These elevated plateaus formed when ancient lakes dried up during the Pleistocene epoch.
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