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Location of Northern Plains and Their Extent

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Q. Consider the following statements about the types of soils found in India:
Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect?

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1 only

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2 and 3 only

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1 and 3 only

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
2 and 3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Two types of alluvial soils have formed in the Upper and Middle Ganga Plains. Khadar is the latest alluvium deposited annually by the floods while Bhangar is the oldest alluvium deposited away from the flood plains.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Both Khadar and Bhangar soils contain calcareous concretions (Kankars).

Statement 3 is incorrect: Khadar is more fertile than Bhangar, as in Khadar new layers are deposited tear after year due to monsoonal floods, but Bhangar is not renewed.

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1. The plain of younger alluvium is called Bhangar.
2. The plain of older alluvium is called Khadar.
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Q.  With respect to the alluvial soil, consider the following statements:

1. Alluvial soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys.
2. These soils cover about 40 per cent of the total area of the country( most widespread) .
3. They are depositional soil – transported and deposited by rivers, streams etc.
4. Bhangar is the new alluvium and is deposited by floods annually, which enriches the soil by depositing fine silts. Khadar represents a system of older alluvium, deposited away from the flood plains.

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i. Alluvial soil differs in texture.
ii. Black soil does not get leached.
iii. Khadar is more fertile than bhangar.

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