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Geography GK · Q65

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 65

Q65

Which one of the following types of plains is not formed by the action of the riven?

A.
Loess plains
Answer
B.
Alluvial plains
C.
Flood plain deposits
D.
Deltas

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Loess plains is not formed by the action of the river. Loess is a sedimentary deposit of mineral particles which are finer than sand but coarser than dust or clay, deposited by the wind. Loess is a type of silt which forms fertile topsoil in some parts of the world. Loess deposits are usually a few meters thick. The soil has few clay particles to hold it together.