Question

The term ‘Bhangar’ is associated with ______ soil.

Options

• black

• red

• alluvial

• laterite

Answer 1

The term ‘Bhangar’ is associated with alluvial soil.

Explanation:

Bhangar is the older, coarser alluvial soil found in the upper portions of river valley plains. Unlike the newer alluvial soil (Khadar), it sits safely above flood levels and includes large quantities of clay and calcium carbonate nodules known as kankar.