Arrange the following karst landforms in ascending order of size:
1. Uvala
2. Polje
3. Sinkhole
4. Swallow hole

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 4, 3, 1, 2
(b) 3, 4, 1, 2
(c) 4, 2, 3, 1
(d) 3, 1, 2, 4

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Arrange the following karst landforms in ascending order of size:
1. Uvala
2. Polje
3. Sinkhole
4. Swallow hole

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 4, 3, 1, 2
(b) 3, 4, 1, 2
(c) 4, 2, 3, 1
(d) 3, 1, 2, 4

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Swallow Hole (Smallest): These are the smallest openings in karst terrains, where surface water disappears underground.
Sinkhole: A circular or funnel-shaped depression formed due to the collapse of surface layers.
Uvala: A larger karst depression formed by the merging of multiple sinkholes dolines.
Polje (Largest): The largest karst landform, a broad, flat-floored depression, often used for agriculture.

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Arrange the following karst landforms in ascending order of size: 1. Uvala 2. Polje 3. Sinkhole 4. Swallow hole Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a) 4, 3, 1, 2 (b) 3, 4, 1, 2 (c) 4, 2, 3, 1 (d) 3, 1, 2, 4

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