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Standard XII
General Knowledge
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Consider the following statements:
1. The plain of younger alluvium is called Bhangar.
2. The plain of older alluvium is called Khadar.
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
  1. Both 1 and 2
  2. Only 2
  3. None of these
  4. Only 1

A
Only 2
B
Both 1 and 2
C
None of these
D
Only 1
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  • The plain of younger alluvium is called Khadar
  • The plain of older alluvium is called Bhangar
  • The above classification of soils is called Geological classification of alluvial soils
  • The Bhabar and Terai are the other types under alluvial soil geological classification system
  • Bhabar- Not suitable for agriculture due to its porous nature.
  • Terai - Thicky and marshy tract with richness in Nitrogen. It is suitable for certain type of crops like wheat, rice, etc. Also, well known for Fauna.

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