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In India Karst landforms are formed in:
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Correct answer: Jalpaiguri district, hills of Buxar and Jainti
Explanation: The correct answer is A. Jalpaiguri district, hills of Buxar and Jainti. Karst landforms are created primarily in limestone regions due to the action of chemical weathering by water containing carbonic acid. In India, significant Karst features like sinkholes, limestone caves, disappearing rivers, and underground streams are found in select pockets. In West Bengal, especially in Jalpaiguri district, the hills of Buxar (Buxa) and Jainti, located in the Buxa Tiger Reserve, show typical karst features due to the presence of limestone-rich formations. These areas exhibit caves, underground water channels, and karst valleys formed over geological timescales.