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  1. In due course of time the meander loop cuts off from the river and forms a cutoff lake, also called an ________ lake.

  2. A.

     Ox-bow

    B.

     Oasis

    C.

     Lagoon

    D.

     Tectonic

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    An oxbow lake is formed by both erosional and deposition actions of a river. In lower course a river dominates in lateral erosion and bend is created by it. On outer end of bend erosion dominates and on inner end deposition dominates and finally a loop is separated known as oxbow lake.


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