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In the context of Haryana's physical geography, what does the term 'Nali' refer to?
A. The flood plain tract and bed of the seasonal Ghaggar River✓ Correct Answer
B. An artificial canal network in western districts
C. The rocky plateau region of Mahendragarh
D. A dense forested patch in Yamunanagar
💡 Solution & Explanation
Nali is the local name given to the fertile flood plain and channel bed of the Ghaggar River as it flows through the northern plains of Haryana, particularly in Sirsa and Fatehabad districts. This tract receives rich silt deposition during heavy monsoon flows. The Ghaggar is an inland drainage river that originates in the lower Himalayas.
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