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What type of rocks mostly compose the Purvachal or Eastern hills?
What type of rocks mostly compose the Purvachal or Eastern hills?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Purvachal?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Purvachal?
What type of soil forms the Northern Plain?
What type of soil forms the Northern Plain?
What is the term used to describe the belt of about 8 to 16 km in width parallel to the Shiwaliks where rivers deposit pebbles?
What is the term used to describe the belt of about 8 to 16 km in width parallel to the Shiwaliks where rivers deposit pebbles?
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What is the name of the largest inhabited riverine island in the world, located in the Brahmaputra river?
What is the name of the largest inhabited riverine island in the world, located in the Brahmaputra river?
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Which region was described as a wet, swampy, and marshy area full of wildlife in the past?
Which region was described as a wet, swampy, and marshy area full of wildlife in the past?
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What do the words 'Doab' and 'Punjab' signify in terms of numbers and water?
What do the words 'Doab' and 'Punjab' signify in terms of numbers and water?
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In which region do rivers split into numerous channels due to silt deposition?
In which region do rivers split into numerous channels due to silt deposition?
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Which part of the Northern Plain is dominated by the doabs?
Which part of the Northern Plain is dominated by the doabs?
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What is the primary reason for the clearance of forests in the northern plain region?
What is the primary reason for the clearance of forests in the northern plain region?
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What lies between the Ghaggar and Teesta rivers in North India?
What lies between the Ghaggar and Teesta rivers in North India?
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What type of soil is found in the northern plain region?
What type of soil is found in the northern plain region?
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Which region of India is characterized by the presence of bhangar and khadar soil types?
Which region of India is characterized by the presence of bhangar and khadar soil types?
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What is the main reason for the formation of riverine islands in the lower course of rivers?
What is the main reason for the formation of riverine islands in the lower course of rivers?
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Which of the following regions is known for its terracelike feature above the floodplains?
Which of the following regions is known for its terracelike feature above the floodplains?
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What type of rocks form the Peninsular Plateau in India?
What type of rocks form the Peninsular Plateau in India?
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