Question

4. The plains formed by the deposition of older alluviam which resembles terrace like structure is called- (A) Bhabar O (B) Bhangar (C) Khadar 0 (D) None of these
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Answer 1

Answer:

Old alluvium is called Bhangar. It contains calcareous deposits locally known as 'Kankar'. Soil is not very fertile. And hence not suitable for agriculture.

Newer alluvium is called khadar. It contains new alluvium. Used extensively for agriculture. It has no calcareous deposits.

Answer 2

Bhangar : The flood plains formed due to deposition of older alluvium is known as Bhangar.