Question

Distinguish between khadar and bangar. Name anytwo states where alluvial soils are found

Answer 1

khadar

1 new alluvial soil is found here

2 found near rivers

bhangar

1 old alluvial soil is found here

2 found away from river

Answer 2

Answer:

Bhangar is composed of lime nodules which are also called kanker. It has a clayey composition. The khadar is light in colour and consists of newer deposits. Khadar soil is more fertile than Bhangar as it gets replenished by new layers of soil every year during monsoon floods.