Which one of the following river valleys of India is under the influence of intensive gully erosion?

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Q: (CDS-I/2019)
Which one of the following river valleys of India is under the influence of intensive gully erosion?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,72,28,13,72,6,9

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{'intensive gully erosion': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'river valleys': [1, 1, 0, 2], 'brahmaputra': [3, 0, 0, 0], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'damodar': [4, 1, 3, 2], 'chambal': [7, 0, 5, 6]}

Option 1: Kosi - Kosi river valley is not under the influence of intensive gully erosion. Therefore, option 1 is incorrect.

Option 2: Chambal - Chambal river valley is under the influence of intensive gully erosion. Gully erosion refers to the erosion caused by the formation of deep channels or gullies due to the rapid flow of water. Intensive gully erosion indicates a significant and severe erosion process. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Option 3: Damodar - Damodar river valley is not under the influence of intensive gully erosion. Therefore, option 3 is incorrect.

Option 4: Brahmaputra - Brahmaputra river valley is not under the influence of intensive gully erosion. Therefore, option 4 is incorrect.

In conclusion, the river valley in India that is under the influence of intensive gully erosion is the Chambal river valley, making option 2 the correct answer.

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