Which one of the following river valleys of India is under the influen

Which one of the following river valleys of India is under the influence of intensive gully erosion?

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Kosi

Chambal

Damodar

Brahmaputra

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The correct answer is B. The Chambal river basin is renowned for its extensive badland topography, characterized by deep and wide gullies formed by severe soil erosion. This intensive gully erosion in the Chambal valley has created vast areas of ravines (‘beehad’ or ‘bihad’), making agriculture difficult and the area prone to dacoity in the past due to the challenging terrain.

The Chambal river valley in India is widely known for the development of extensive ravines caused by intensive gully erosion.

Gully erosion is a form of water erosion that occurs when runoff water accumulates and flows rapidly in narrow channels during or immediately after heavy rains, eroding the soil and forming gullies. Factors contributing to gully erosion in the Chambal basin include the nature of the soil, the slope of the land, sparse vegetation cover, and rainfall intensity.

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