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The new alluvial deposits found in the Gangetic plain are known as:

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bhabar
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bhangar
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khadar
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terai
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The correct option is B khadar
Alluvial soils are most widely spread and important soil. In fact, the entire northern plains are made of alluvial soil. According to their age alluvial soils can be classified as old alluvial (Bangar) and new alluvial (Khadar). Khadar has more fine particles and is more fertile than the bangar.

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