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Explain the difference between an alluvial plain and an eroded plain, and give one example of each from India.

medium 3 marks Class 6 · Geography · Major Landforms of the Earth
Answer
An alluvial plain is formed by deposition of river sediments, e.g., the Gangetic plain; an eroded plain results from weathering and erosion of rocks, e.g., the Deccan Plateau.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Step 1: Define an alluvial plain as land formed by the deposition of sediments by flowing rivers.
  2. Step 2: Give an Indian example – the Gangetic plain.
  3. Step 3: Define an eroded plain as land that has been worn away by weathering and erosion.
  4. Step 4: Give an Indian example – the Deccan Plateau.
Common mistake: Mixing deposition and erosion terms

Concept tested: Types of plains and their formation

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