Question

difference between new alluival and old alluival

Answer 1

1. New alluvial soil found in the northern plains.
Old alluvial soil mosty found in peninsular plateau.
2. New alluvium named as 'khadar'.
Old alluvium named as 'bhangar'.
3. New alluvium is mainly fine silt and clay.
Old alluvium mainly has 'kankar' (pebbles) and gravel.
4. New alluvium is more fertile.
Old alluvium is less fertile.
5. New alluvium is replenished every year by flooded rivers.
Old alluvium is mainly deposited at the bottom of the rivers.