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The 'Bhabar' belt of the northern plains is characterised by —

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APorous pebbly deposits where streams disappear
BMarshy land where streams reappear
COld alluvium above flood level
DNew alluvium renewed every year
Correct Answer: Porous pebbly deposits where streams disappearYour Answer: A

Explanation

Correct (A): The Bhabar is a narrow porous pebbly belt at the Shivalik foothills where streams sink underground. Why the other options are wrong: (B) Marshy land where streams reappear does not satisfy the specific geographical fact, location, measurement or relationship asked; (C) Old alluvium above flood level does not satisfy the specific geographical fact, location, measurement or relationship asked; (D) New alluvium renewed every year does not satisfy the specific geographical fact, location, measurement or relationship asked.

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