Geography • Indian GeographyEasy
Regarding the Alluvial soils of India, the older, less fertile alluvial deposit found on higher terraces containing calcareous nodules (Kankar) is known as:
A. Khadar
B. Bhangar✓ Correct Answer
C. Bhabar
D. Terai
💡 Solution & Explanation
Bhangar refers to older alluvial soil formations located above flood levels, characterized by dense clay matrices and accumulations of calcium carbonate nodules known locally as Kankar. Khadar represents the younger, highly fertile alluvial soil replenished annually by river floods, whereas Bhabar consists of coarse pebble-laden deposits along Himalayan foothills.
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