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  1. The alluvial soil found along the banks of the rivers in the Ganga plain is called
    1. Khadar
    2. Bhangar
    3. Bhur
    4. Loess
Correct Option: A

Khadir or Khadar plains are those that are low-lying next to a river. Khadir areas are prone to flooding and sometimes include portions of former river beds that became available for agriculture when a river changed course. Khadir soil consists of new alluvial deposits and is often very fertile.



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