INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The older alluvial deposits have terrace-like features is known as
A
Bhangar
B
Khadar
C
Bhabar
D
Kankar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Bhangar. The largest part of the northern plain is formed of older Alluvium. They lie above the flood plains of the rivers and present a terrace-like feature. This part is known as Bhangar.

Detailed explanation-2: -The old alluvium on the slightly elevated terraces are known as Bangar. Hence these soils are not much fertile. The Bangar soil lies beyond the floodplains. It has sandy and loamy content.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -In India, the Bhangar plain is found in the south of the Bhabar and Terai Plains.ie., the northern and central part of Uttar Pradesh. Bangar land is less prone to flooding, although they are often drier and less fertile. Bhangar region is also called Bangar or Bangad.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bhangar-is the older alluvium along the river beds forming terraces, which are dark in colour, rich in humus content and productive. Bhangar is generally a well-drained and the most productive land of the Great Plains of India. Bhangar contains fossils of animals like rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephants, etc.

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