Q. With reference to Khadar and Bhangar soils in India, consider the following statements:
1.Bhangar soils are found in the floodplains and are replenished annually by river floods.
2.Khadar soils are finer in texture and more fertile compared to Bhangar soils.
3.Both Khadar and Bhangar soils may contain calcareous concretions known as kankars.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Bhangar refers to older alluvium, deposited away from current floodplains, and it is not replenished annually.
  • Khadar is new alluvium, deposited by annual floods, making it finer and more fertile than Bhangar.
  • Both soil types can have calcareous nodules called kankars.

Source:  India Physical Environment

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