WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following regions of northern plains is the most fertile?

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

Answer options

  1. Khadar
  2. Terai
  3. Bhabar
  4. Bhanger

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Khadar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Khadar šŸ“š Explanation: In the geography of the Indo-Gangetic plains, the 'Khadar' region represents the low-lying floodplain composed of new, young alluvial soil deposited by rivers during the annual monsoon floods. This continuous replenishment makes it exceptionally fertile for agriculture. In contrast, 'Bhangar' consists of older, less fertile clay soil found at higher levels away from the river banks. Khadar is highly valued for intensive crop cultivation due to its nutrient richness.