INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
name the belt which contains calcareous deposits called kanker?
A
bhabhar
B
khader
C
bhanger
D
none of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bangar plains are the older alluvial plains that lie above the flood limits of neighbouring rivers. They comprise of calcium carbonate nodules called ‘Kankars’ which are impure in nature.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Bhangar region has calcareous deposits, locally known as Kankar; the Khadar soil has fine silt and clay.

Detailed explanation-3: -Calcareous sediments are usually deposited in shallow water near land, since the carbonate is precipitated by marine organisms that need land-derived nutrients.

Detailed explanation-4: -They lie above the flood plains of the rivers and present a terrace like feature. These plains are found far from the river basins. The soil in this region contains calcareous deposits locally known as Kankar which is less fertile. (iv) The Khadar Belt. The newer, younger deposits of the flood plains are called Khadar.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bhangar: It covers large parts of northern plains. It is composed of old alluvial soil. It contains calcareous deposits locally known as ‘Kankar’. Soil is not very fertile. Khadar: Ii is also present in northern plains like that of Bhangar.

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