NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science History Chapter 2
Social Science Class 9 History
Physical Features of India 2
Important NCERT Questions Based on new NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
Questions No: 3 Part: ii
Distinguish between Bhangar and Khadar
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Bhangar and Khadar are terrains in the northern plains of India. Bhangar contains older alluvial deposits with coarser soil, higher elevation, and relatively lower fertility. In contrast, Khadar consists of newer alluvial soil, is at lower elevations, and has finer, more fertile soil due to regular silt deposits from floods. Khadar is suitable for intensive agriculture like paddy and wheat, while Bhangar is better for dry-land crops but requires more irrigation.
According to the age of the soils of the Northern Plain they have been differentiated by two names: (a) Bhangar and (b) Khadar. The difference between these two are mentioned below:
a) Bhangar – These are the older alluvium or old soil and form the largest part of the Northern Plains. They lie above the flood plains of the rivers and present a terrace like structure. It often contains Kankar nodules made of calcareous deposits.
b) Khadar – The newer and younger deposits of the flood plains are known as ‘Khadar’. So, these are the new alluvium or new soil and are very fertile. Thus, Khadar is ideal for intensive agriculture.
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