Explain the following relief features of the plains
a) Bhabhas
b)Terai
c) Bhangar
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Khadar ,Terai , Bhangar , Bhabhar - Indian and World Geography
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Q. Arrange the following in descending order from mountains to plains:
1. Khadar
2. Terai
3. Bhangar
4. Bhabhar
- Published on 07 Jul 15
a. 2,4,3,1
b. 3,4,2,1
c. 4,2,3,1
d. 4,3,2,1
ANSWER: 4,2,3,1
Bhabar: The rivers deposit pebbles in a narrow belt. It lies parallel to the Shiwaliks.
Terai: The terai region lies towards south of the bhabar belt. It is a wet, swampy and marshy region.
Bhangar: Bhangar is the largest part of the northern plain and is composed of the oldest alluvial soil. They lie above the flood plains. They resemble terraces. The soil of this region is locally known as kankar and is composed of calcareous deposits.
Khadar: The floodplains formed by younger alluvium are called khadar. The soil in this region is renewed every year and is thus highly fertile