X was staying in the Indo-Gangetic plain. He walks by the river and finds fine textured soil, which is called as ___. He walks away from the river and finds coarse gravel soil, this is called as ___.
A
Sediment, Bhangar
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B
Khadar, Bhangar
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C
Cotton, Khadar
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D
Sediment, Red
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Solution
The correct option is B Khadar, Bhangar On the basis of age, Alluvial soils can be classified as old alluvial or Bhangar, and new alluvial or Khadar. In terms of fertility, Khadar is more fertile as compared to Bhangar.