Question

With reference to the regional variations of Punjab, write a short note on the following regions:

1. Plains of area having choes
2. Flood plains
3. Nally
4. Alluvial plains
5. Sand dunes and highland alluvial plains

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Start with an introduction.
• Explain regional geographical variations

Solution:
The Punjab is known for its green fields and rich alluvial plains, but geographically this region is diverse on the basis certain characteristics:

Plains of area having choes:
These are situated in Shiwalik foothills. This area is full of choes and during the rainy season this area usually has floods, which result in loss of property and life. Stones are found in the soil of these areas and the underground water level is also very low.

Flood plain: Floodplains of rivers Ravi, Beas and Satluj are included under/in it. These are also known as ‘Plains of Bet’. In Punjab, Phillaur Bet, Anandpur Bet, Nakodar Bet, Firozpur Bet are the examples of such bet plains.

Nally: Alluvial plains formed by Ghaggar river in the South-East of Punjab are known as ‘Nally’. These areas face floods during rainy seasons. Ghuram, Samana and Mansa area are the examples of Nally.

Alluvial Plain: Areas of Bari and Bist Doab are made of alluvial soil.
Both Khadar and Banger soils are found in these areas.

Sand dunes in Alluvial plains: In Southern parts to river Satluj, the flow of water and gradient of land is towards river Ghaggar. At some places sand dunes have been formed by the flow of water during floods. Drains have been constructed in these areas as a precautionary measure. The sand dunes have been converted into agricultural land.