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Geography GK · Q145

Political Geography Of India

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Q145

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

A.
Bhabar
B.
Bhangar
C.
Khadar
Answer
D.
Terai

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The new alluvial deposits found in the Gangetic plain are known as Khadar. In the Gangetic plains, it has a low upland covered by laterite deposits. The Khadar belt lies in lowland areas after the Bangar belt. It is made up of fresh newer alluvium which is deposited by the rivers flowing down the plain.