Practice mode Physical Geography of India

The older alluvium of the Northern Plains, lying above the flood plains, is called what?

Correct answer A. Bhangar

Explanation

Bhangar is the older alluvium forming terraces above flood levels and often contains calcareous kankar nodules, while the newer, more fertile flood-plain deposits are called khadar.

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