Consider the following statements : The Terai region is made up of stones and pebbles. It is so highly porous that rivers disappear in the region. In the Bhabhar region, rivers re-emerge and this region is very marshy. This is a region of dense forests and high biological diversity. Khadar region is made up of new alluvium. Bhangar region is made up of new alluvium. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Options: A . &nbsp2 and 3 B . &nbsp1 and 2 C . &nbsp1, 2 and 3 D . &nbsp2 only

Consider the following statements : The Terai region is made up of stones and

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Consider the following statements :

The Terai region is made up of stones and pebbles. It is so highly porous that rivers disappear in the region.

In the Bhabhar region, rivers re-emerge and this region is very marshy. This is a region of dense forests and high biological diversity.

Khadar region is made up of new alluvium.

Bhangar region is made up of new alluvium.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

A . 2 and 3

B . 1 and 2

C . 1, 2 and 3

D . 2 only

Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)
Bhabhar Region This region is found along the foothills of Shivalik from Indus to Tista without any break.
Since it is made up of stones and pebbles, it is so highly porous that rivers disappear in this region.
Terai Region This region is found to the South of the Bhabhar region. Due to the very high humidity caused due to the reemergence of rivers, this region is very marshy. The speed of river flow in this region is slow. This is a region of dense forests and high biological diversity. Khadar Region It is made up of new alluvium.
In this region, floods bring new alluvium every year. Bhangar Region It is that higher part of the plains, where the floodwater cannot reach. It is made up of old alluvium.

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