Q- Differentiate between
Bhangar and Khadar:
Answer- Bhangar:
1. The old alluvial soil or older alluvium forms the bhangar. This form a large part of the Northern plains.
2. They lies above flood plains of rivers.
3. Form a terrace like feature.
4. The main demerit of Bhangar is that it is less fertile as compared to Khadar.
Khadar:
1. The new alluvial soil or younger deposits of the flood plains is known as Khadar.
2. They are low-lying next to the river.
3. Khadar contains calcerous deposits locally known as Kankar.
4. It is more fertile than Bhangar.