Correctly match List-I (Agro-climatic zones) with List-II (Percentage of Bihar's area):
| List-I (Agro-climatic zones) | List-II (Percentage of Bihar's area) |
|---|---|
| A. North and North-Eastern Bihar Plains | 1. 29.87% |
| B. South Bihar Plains | 2. 23.71% |
| C. Chhota Nagpur Plateau | 3. 26.14% |
| D. Chhota Nagpur Hills | 4. 20.28% |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below (in the order A B C D):
- A3 4 1 2
- B1 2 3 4
- C2 1 4 3
- D4 3 2 1
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (b) 1 2 3 4
Explanation
With reference to undivided Bihar, option (b) was the correct answer. Geographically, Bihar is divided into three regions— Sub-Himalayan foothill region, Indo-Gangetic plains, and Southern plateau region. The Sub-Himalayan foothill region extends over the northern part of Bihar. Some small hills such as the Someshwar and Doon hills are found here. To its south lies the Terai region, which is a marshy and sparsely populated belt. The river Ganga divides the Gangetic plains of Bihar into two parts—North and South.