| Consider the following statements about the Northern plains of India. |
| 1. The alluvial plains can be divided into the Khadar and Bhangar categories. |
| 2. Bhangar is a narrow belt ranging between 8-10 km parallel to the Shiwalik foothills at the break-up of the slope. |
| 3. The Tarai belts are characterised by marshy and swampy landmass. |
| Which of the statements given above are correct? |
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) All of these
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] Northern plains can be divided into three major zones Bhangar, Tarai and Alluvial plains. The alluvial plains can U further divided into the Khadar and Bhangar. Bhangar is I narrow belt ranging between 8-10 km parallel to the Shiwalik foothills at the break-up of the slope. Tarai belt lies to South o Bhangar, with a width of 10-20 km, having marshy an swampy conditions known as the Tarai.
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