What is the older, less fertile alluvial soil called?
a) Khadar
b) Bhangar
c) Bhabar
d) Khadar
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Answer: b) Bhangar
Explanation
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Bhangar: The older alluvial soil situated in high-lying river terraces above normal flood levels.
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Key Characteristics:
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It is not regularly replenished by seasonal river floods, making it less fertile compared to Khadar.
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Contains coarse calcareous concentrations known as kankar (lime nodules) mixed with clay and silt.
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Forms the larger portion of the Northern Plains in India.
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Overview of Other Options
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a & d) Khadar: The younger, highly fertile alluvial soil deposited annually in lower active floodplains by overflowing rivers.
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c) Bhabar: A narrow belt (8–16 km wide) along the foothills of the Shiwalik range composed of pebble and boulder deposits where streams disappear underground.
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