Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List-I (Type of plain) |
List-II (Characteristic feature) |
|---|---|
| A. Bhabar | 1. Marsh |
| B. Bhangar | 2. Silt |
| C. Khadar | 3. Gravels |
| D. Delta | 4. Kankar |
Code :
A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC CAPF – 2022
– B. Bhangar: This is the older alluvial plain, located away from the floodplains. It is slightly elevated and contains calcareous concretions known as ‘Kankar’. Matches with Characteristic 4 (Kankar).
– C. Khadar: This is the newer alluvial plain, located along the river banks. It is formed by fresh alluvial deposits during annual floods. It is fertile and consists of fine silt and clay. Matches with Characteristic 2 (Silt).
– D. Delta: This is a landform created by deposition of sediment that is carried by a river as the flow leaves its mouth and enters slower-moving or standing water. Deltas are typically low-lying, flat, and often contain marshy areas, especially near the coast. Matches with Characteristic 1 (Marsh).
– These plains are geographically divided into different belts based on sediment characteristics and elevation relative to flood levels (Bhabar, Terai, Bhangar, Khadar).
– The Terai belt is located south of the Bhabar, it is a wet, swampy, and marshy region with dense forest cover. (Not included in this question, but relevant context).