Question

Write a brief note on ‘tarai’.

Answer 1

The Tarai is a narrow, marshy and swampy belt found to the south of the Bhabar region in the foothills of the Himalayas.

• It is formed by the re-emergence of underground streams that disappear in the Bhabar.
• The Tarai is rich in forests and is suitable for agriculture due to its fertile soil and water availability.