Bhangar soil is characterized by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Bhangar soil is characterized by:

A. Old alluvium with kankar nodules

B. New alluvium

C. Volcanic origin

D. Desert origin

Answer: Option A

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Bhangar is older alluvium containing kankar (calcium carbonate) nodules and is less fertile than Khadar.

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