Bhangar soil is what type of alluvium?
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Correct answer: Old alluvium
Bhangar is old alluvium, generally found on the higher parts of river floodplains. It often contains calcareous nodules called kankar. New alluvium is called Khadar and is renewed by annual floods. Exam tip: remember Bhangar = old alluvium; Khadar = new alluvium.
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Old alluvium
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Bhangar is old alluvium, generally found on the higher parts of river floodplains. It often contains calcareous nodules called kankar. New alluvium is called Khadar and is renewed by annual floods. Exam tip: remember Bhangar = old alluvium; Khadar = new alluvium.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Physical Features of India. Topic: The Northern Plains.
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