Question

Older alluvial soil of North Indian plain :

• A. Bhabar
• B. Bhangar
• C. Terrai
• D. Khadar

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Bhangar

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.