Q. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Uvalas?
  1. Uvalas is a type of disappearing lake found in limestone areas of Ireland.
  2. Dolines evolve into uvalas, and uvalas into poljes.
Select the correct code from the option given below:

Answer: Only 2
Notes: Karst landforms are topographic features associated with the dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone, dolomite or gypsum. Uvalas are closed karst depressions usually larger than the sinkhole.
Dolines evolve into uvalas, and uvalas into poljes.
Turlough is a type of disappearing lake found in limestone regions of Ireland.

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