The Karewas of Kashmir refers to which among the following types of deposits ?

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Q: 86 (CDS-I/2013)
The Karewas of Kashmir refers to which among the following types of deposits ?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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{'karewas': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'kashmir': [3, 1, 2, 2], 'glacial': [1, 0, 0, 4], 'volcanic': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'fluvial': [1, 0, 1, 2], 'deposits': [2, 1, 3, 9], 'aeolian': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'types': [11, 3, 20, 23]}

The correct answer is option 3 - Lacustrine.

The Karewas of Kashmir are a type of deposit found in the Kashmir Valley in India. They are characterized by a series of terraces or plateaus that are composed of clay, silt, sand, and gravel. These terraces were formed during the Pleistocene epoch, which is also known as the Ice Age.

The term "lacustrine" refers to deposits that are formed in a lake or lakebed. In the case of the Karewas, they were formed in the ancient Lake Karewa, which existed in the Kashmir Valley during the Ice Age. As the glaciers retreated, the meltwater filled the basins left behind, forming the lake. Over time, the sediments carried by the rivers flowing into the lake settled at the bottom, forming the Karewas.

It is important to note that the other options mentioned in the question are not correct. Aeolian and glacial refer to deposits formed by wind and glaciers, respectively. Fluvial refers to deposits formed by rivers. Volcanic refers to deposits formed by volcanic activity. None of these options accurately describe the Karewas of Kashmir.