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भारत के विशाल मैदानों के सम्बन्ध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है?

1. भारत में विश्व का सबसे बड़ा अलुवियम निक्षेप पाया जाता है 

2. खादर क्षेत्र की अपेक्षा बांगर में न्यू अलुवियम है 

3. खादर क्षेत्र निम्न ऊंचाई वाले क्षेत्रों में स्थित है

  • 1
    केवल 1 और 2
  • 2
    केवल 2 और 3
  • 3
    केवल 1 और 3
  • 4
    1, 2 और 3
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Answer : 3. "केवल 1 और 3"
Explanation :

Alluvial soils: Alluvial soils are widespread soils in India mostly in Northern Plains and River valleys. These soils cover 40% of the total area of the country. Hence statement a is correct These soils are depositional soils transported and deposited by rivers and streams. Alluvial soils are categorised as Khadar and Bangar based on deposition. Hence statement c is correct. Khadar - New alluvium, deposited by floods annually. Bangar- old alluvium, deposited away from flood plains. Both Khadar and Bangar contain Calcerous concentration (kankars). Khadar soil is more fertile than Bangar. Hence option d is correct. Alluvial soils are fertile soils. Their nature various from sandy, loam to clay. Hence statement b is correct. Alluvial soils contain an adequate amount of Potash, phosphoric acid and lime. Hence statement e is correct. These soils are intensively cultivated. They are suitable for the cultivation of Sugarcane, paddy, wheat and pulses. Hence statement f is correct. Alluvial soil colour varies from light grey to ash grey.


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