Geographical Division of Haryana - Piedmont Plains


 
 
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Geographical Division of Haryana - Piedmont Plains

  • These plains located in South of Shivalik hills.
  • These plains extend from Yamuna river to Ghaggar river.
  • These plains spread to a wide strip of 25 km that included the districts of Ambala, Panchkula and Yamunanagar. The average height of these plains is 300 - 375 m.
  • Piedmont Plains are a zone of transition between Shivalik hills and plain areas of the state. Locally, these plains are known as Ghar.
  • In these plains, many pits are formed due to Himalayan river and streams. These pits are known as Cho in Pahari language. Ghaggar and Markanda are main rivers of these plains,
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Piedmont plains located in South of Shivalik hills.

    (b) Piedmont plains extend from Yamuna river to Ghaggar river.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Piedmont plains are more fertile.

    (b) Ghaggar and Markanda are main rivers of pledmont plains.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Piedmont plains spread to a wide strip of 25 km that included the districts of _________________________.

    Right Option : D
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