write short notes on bhankar and khadar
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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.
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.
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