Question

Definition of khadar

Answer 1

Khadar is a type of alluvial soil found across the flood plains.

• Khadar are low-lying areas of a river floodplain which is typically comparatively narrower than unflooded bangar areas.
• Khadar areas are vulnerable to floods and often have parts of former river beds that were usable for farming when the course of a river changes.
• Khadar is almost renewed every year and is more fertile than bangar.

Answer 2

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• Formed of newer alluvium.

• Found close to the river.

• The soil in this region contains very fine particles.

• Very fertile.