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प्रश्न
Answer the following question:
The figure below represents a topographic section from the Himalayas to the Peninsular region. Identify any two of the features marked A, B, C, and D.
उत्तर
A – Shivaliks or the outer Himalayas.
B – Bhabar.
C – Bhangar.
D – Khadar.
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