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What is the new, fertile alluvial soil found in the Northern Plains called?

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

Answer options

  1. Khadar
  2. Bangar
  3. Regur
  4. Terai

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Khadar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Khadar šŸ“š Explanation: In the extremely fertile Northern Plains of India, the newer, younger alluvial soil deposited by frequent river floods is called Khadar. It is highly fertile, light in color, and possesses a fine texture that is highly ideal for intensive agriculture. In contrast, the older, less fertile alluvial soil found on elevated river terraces is called Bangar.