Which one of the following States of India has the largest area under

Which one of the following States of India has the largest area under ravines?

Uttar Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh

Punjab

Gujarat

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2023

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Among the given options, Uttar Pradesh has one of the largest areas under ravines in India.

– Ravine erosion is a severe form of gully erosion that leads to the formation of deep gorges or ravines, particularly in semi-arid regions with soft alluvial deposits.
– The Chambal basin and parts of the Yamuna basin are known for extensive ravines. These areas are spread across states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

While Madhya Pradesh is often cited as having the largest area under severe gully erosion or ravines, Uttar Pradesh also possesses significant ravine-affected areas, especially in its southern regions along the Yamuna and its tributaries. Among the given options, Uttar Pradesh is the state with the most extensive ravine area. Himachal Pradesh is mountainous, Punjab is primarily plains, and Gujarat has some affected areas but less extensive than UP or MP.

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