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प्रश्न
Differentiate between barind and bhur with reference to the Indus-Ganga-Brahmaputra plain.
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उत्तर
| Aspect | Barind | Bhur |
| Location | Found mainly in the Lower Ganga Plains (Eastern part: West Bengal and Bangladesh). | Found mainly in the Upper Ganga Plains (Western Uttar Pradesh). |
| Nature of Soil | Composed of clay and silt; older alluvium, often hardened by iron content. | Formed by wind-blown sand (aeolian deposits); dry and less fertile. |
| Formation Process | Formed by deposition of older alluvium and later uplifted. | Formed by wind action, resulting in sandy ridges along the rivers. |
| Fertility | Less fertile compared to newer alluvium (Khadar). | Less fertile, often with sandy soils unsuitable for cultivation. |
| Associated Region | Eastern part of the plain (Barind Tract in Bengal). | Western part of the plain (Bhur Tract in Uttar Pradesh). |
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