Which one among the following plains is associated with Limestone Topography ?

Karst topography is a unique landscape primarily formed by the chemical dissolution of soluble bedrock, most commonly limestone [5]. This topography is characterized by a lack of surface drainage as water moves through underground channels, fissures, and caves [4]. Key features of a karst plain include sinkholes (dolines), sinking streams, and limestone pavements [5]. The term 'Karst' originates from a province in the Balkans where these limestone formations are prominent [4]. In contrast, Bajada plains are formed by the coalescing of alluvial fans in arid regions, alluvial plains are created by river sediment deposition, and peneplains represent the final stage of fluvial erosion cycles. Therefore, the plain specifically associated with limestone dissolution and its resulting landforms is the Karst plain [5].

Sources

1. [1] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 17: Major Landforms and Cycle of Erosion > Conditions for The Formation of Karst Topography > p. 227
2. [2] Certificate Physical and Human Geography , GC Leong (Oxford University press 3rd ed.) > Chapter 8: Limestone and Chalk Landforms > Characteristic Features of a Karst Region > p. 76
3. [5] https://www.nps.gov/subjects/caves/karst-landscapes.htm
4. [4] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 17: Major Landforms and Cycle of Erosion > 17.2. Karst Landforms and Cycle of Erosion > p. 226
5. [3] Certificate Physical and Human Geography , GC Leong (Oxford University press 3rd ed.) > Chapter 8: Limestone and Chalk Landforms > Sample Objective Ouestions > p. 80