GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SOIL AND AGRICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The new alluvial deposits found in the gangetic plain are known as-
A
Tarai
B
Khadar
C
Bhabar
D
Bhangar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The brand new alluvial deposits observed within the Gangetic simple are referred to as Khadar. Within the Gangetic plains, it has a low upland included through laterite deposits. The Khadar belt lies in lowland regions after the Bangar belt.

Detailed explanation-2: -On the basis of age, Alluvial soils can be classified as old alluvial or Bangar, and new alluvial or Khadar. In terms of fertility, Khadar is more fertile as compared to bangar.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indo-Gangetic Plain, also called North Indian Plain, extensive north-central section of the Indian subcontinent, stretching westward from (and including) the combined delta of the Brahmaputra River valley and the Ganges (Ganga) River to the Indus River valley.

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