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'Khadar' and 'Bhangar' are types of which soil?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Black Soil
  2. Alluvial Soil
  3. Red Soil
  4. Laterite Soil

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Alluvial Soil

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Alluvial Soil šŸ“š Explanation: Khadar and Bhangar are the two main types of Alluvial soil found in the Indo-Gangetic plains. Khadar is the 'new' alluvium deposited by floods every year; it is very fertile and ideal for intensive agriculture. Bhangar is the 'old' alluvium found in higher regions away from the river banks; it is less fertile and contains calcareous deposits called 'kankar'. Alluvial soil is the most widespread soil in India.