Question

What is bhangar and khadar ?

Answer 1

Bhangar:

1.     It is the largest part of Northern plain.

2.   It is made up of alluvium.

3.   The soil in this region is not renewed frequently, it is old alluvial soil.

4.   It is not very fertile

5.    It contains calcareous deposits locally known as 'Kankar '.

Khadar:

1.     It is not the largest part of Northern plain.

2.   It is made up of new alluvium and fine granules.

3.   The soil is frequently renewed due to frequent flooding.

4.   It does not contain calcareous deposits of calcium.

5.    Suitable foe extensive cultivation.

Answer 2

The following are the difference between the Khadar and Bangar:

Khadar:

1. This soil is commonly found in the low areas of the valley.

2. This soil is new and fresher sediments of the alluvium soil on the floodplains

3. This soil is more fertile as they are founded in the low areas near rivers which are flooded almost annually.

Bangar:

1. This soil is found in the more upland areas and is consist of older alluvial soil.

2. This soil is less fertile when compared to the Khadar soil as it is found far from the flood areas.

3. These are harsher in character.