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What is the basic geographical cause of meanders and oxbow lakes forming in plains?

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Correct answer: Lateral erosion and deposition on low slope

On low slope, a river forms bends and cut-off bends become oxbow lakes. Exam tip: link meanders with plain-course flow.

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MeandersOxbow LakesPlainsThe Himalayan RiversDrainageGeographyClass 9 Mcq
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  1. 1If a river receives water from both snowmelt and monsoon rainfall, what will its flow nature be?
  2. 2Why do many rivers on the western coast form estuaries instead of large deltas?
  3. 3What is the most important feature of the Himalayan rivers?
  4. 4Which is one main source of water for the Himalayan rivers?
  5. 5Which is included among the major Himalayan river systems of India?
  6. 6What type of river system is the Ganga river system considered?
  7. 7The Brahmaputra river system belongs to which group?
  8. 8What kind of valleys do Himalayan rivers form in their upper courses?
  9. 9Why is erosion high in the upper course of Himalayan rivers?
  10. 10What do Himalayan rivers deposit after entering the plains?
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