Terai
Under review: this entry was added recently and its position is still being checked (approximate (hand-placed label)).
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Overview
The Terai is a marshy, forested belt south of the Bhabar along the India–Nepal foothills, where streams that sank into the Bhabar's pebbles come back to the surface. The plains go Bhabar → Terai → Bhangar → Khadar.
Its tall grasslands support Kaziranga and Dudhwa.
Geography and key facts
- South of the Bhabar
- Marshy; streams re-emerge
- Terai grasslands (Dudhwa, Kaziranga)
Why it matters for UPSC
The Bhabar–Terai–Bhangar–Khadar order is a favourite.
Note for UPSC
Marshy, forested belt south of the Bhabar along the India–Nepal foothills. Location is approximate.
Physical regions help answer questions on soils, crops and drainage; labels are approximate.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Terai yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Physical region
- State / UT
- Uttar Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 28.000°N, 81.600°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
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