In which part of the Himalayas do we find the Karewa formation, a unique type of soil formation?
A
North-eastern Himalayas
B
Eastern Himalayas
C
Himachal-Uttarakhand Himalayas
D
Kashmir Himalayas
Correct Option:
D
Explanation
Karewas are distinctive deposits found in the Kashmir Valley. They are mainly lacustrine and fluvio-glacial sediments left by an ancient lake system and are important for crops such as saffron and almonds. Therefore Karewa formations are characteristic of the Kashmir Himalayas.
