Per NCERT, what is the distinction between BANGAR and KHADAR alluvial soils?
ABangar is found only in deserts
BBangar = OLD alluvial soil (higher kanker nodule concentration); Khadar = NEW alluvial soil (more fine particles, more fertile than bangar)
CBoth are identical
DKhadar is found only in mountains
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Bangar = OLD alluvial soil (higher kanker nodule concentration); Khadar = NEW alluvial soil (more fine particles, more fertile than bangar)
Per NCERT §Alluvial Soils, bangar = old, khadar = new. Khadar is more fertile due to finer + newer particles.
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