Question

describe the main characteristics of the following a) Bhabhar b) Tarai c)Kadhar d) Bhangar

Answer 1

Bhabar, bhangar, khadar and terai are the geological divisions of alluvial soils.

Bhabar: It is found in the foothills of Shivaliks. It is 8 to 16 kms wide. It comprises of pebble studded rocks and hence no rivers. It is not suitable for agriculture.

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. It contains new alluvium. Used extensively for agriculture.

Terai: It is composed of comparatively finer alluvium and is covered by forests. It has underground streams and makes the area marshy. Suitable for agriculture.

December 26, 2019.

Answer 2

Answer:

The main characteristics of the following  are :

The Bhabar Plains

• The Bhabar plains is located to the south of Shiwalik from Jammu to Assam.
• The breadth or range of bhabar plains is more in the western region as compared to the eastern region.
• The bhabar tract comprises clay and-assorted deposition deposits.
• This deposition present in the soil is deposited by gutters descending from the Himalayan mountains.
• This region isn't good for civilization.
• The area is popular with big trees with large roots.

The Tarai tract

• The Tarai tract is positioned south of the Bhabar tract.
• The range of the Tarai tract is more in the eastern region.
• This Tarai tract receives high downfall and has inordinate moisture, due to thick timber and rich foliage and fauna.
• lately, the Tarai tract in Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh has been cleared for civilization because it's rich in guck and organic matter.
• It's suitable for the civilization of Wheat, rice, sludge, sugarcane etc.

The Bhangar Plains

• These are aged alluvial plain which represents the highland alluvial tract.
• These areas are well-drained and make them suitable for civilization.
• This area lies quietly above the flood tide limits of the neighbouring gutters.
• The soil is rich in guck and it gives a high yield due to the rich quantum of minerals and guck in the soil.
• It comprises calcium carbonate nodes called ‘ Kankars ’ which are impure in nature.

The Khadar Plains

• The new plains formed due to alluvial deposits along the course of the swash.
• amended and formed by fresh deposits of ground every time.
• The Khadar land ground comprises of ground, slush, complexion, and beach.
• The Khadar lands are suitable for the civilization of sugarcane, rice, wheat, sludge and oilseeds.

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