Correct Answer - Option 2 : Alluvial
The correct answer is Alluvial.
- Khadar and Bhangar are the types of Alluvial soil.
Some important points that distinguish between Khadar and Bhangar are:
| Bhangar |
Khadar |
| This is older alluvial soil which represents the upland alluvial tract. |
The new soil formed due to alluvial deposits along the course of the river. |
| The soil is rich in humus and it gives a high yield due to the rich amount of minerals and humus in the soil. |
Enriched and formed by fresh deposits of silt every year. |
| It comprises calcium carbonate nodules called ‘Kankars’ which are impure in nature. |
The Khadar land silt comprises silt, mud, clay, and sand. |
| These soils are coarser in texture. |
These soils are finer in texture. |
