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Older alluvial soil of North Indian plain :

ABhabar

BBhangar

CTerrai

DKhadar

Answer:

B. Bhangar

Read Explanation:

Bhangar

  • The old alluvial soil of the North Indian plains is known as Bhangar.

  • This soil is rich in calcium carbonate deposits (limestones), locally known as Kankar.

  • Bhangar is an area located high above the flood plain of the river and formed by old alluvium.

  • The area located close to the river and where new alluvium is deposited every year by floods is called Khadar.


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