Question

Distinguish between khadar and bhangar soils by giving four characteristic feature of each

Answer 1

BHANGAR :-

1. It is a highland made up of old alluvium.

2. It is not suitable for cultivation.

3. It is less fertile because of the deposition of alluvium.

4. In Punjab it is known as dhaya.

KHADAR :-

​1. It is a lowland made up of old alluvium.

2. Intensive agriculture practised here.

3. It is more fertile as it is renewed every year.

4. In Punjab it is known as bet.