Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Old alluvial soils
Explanation:
The Bhangar region of the Northern Plains is mainly characterized by old alluvial soils.
- It is the older part of the alluvial plain formed by the deposition of sediments over a long period.
- The soil in this region is slightly elevated, less fertile, and often contains calcareous deposits (kankar).
- It lies above the floodplains of the rivers, unlike the newer and more fertile Khadar region.
Information Booster:
Northern Plains – Two Types of Alluvial Soil Regions:
Feature | Bhangar | Khadar |
Soil Type | Old alluvial soil | New alluvial soil |
Fertility | Less fertile | More fertile |
Location | Higher terraces above flood plains | Near rivers, low-lying areas |
Composition | Contains kankar (lime nodules) | Rich in nutrients |
Flooding | Rarely flooded | Regularly flooded |
Additional Knowledge:
Rocky terrain | Found in plateau regions like the Deccan Plateau, not in alluvial plains. |
Fertile soils | More associated with Khadar, not Bhangar. |
Black soils | Found mainly in Deccan Plateau regions (e.g., Maharashtra, Gujarat) and known for cotton cultivation. |
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