Question

In the Indo-Gangetic plain, the older alluvium is known as _____.
a. Bhangar
b. Khadar
c. Tarai
d. Bhabar

Answer 1

Hint:
These types of soils are well-drained and are very much suitable for cultivation purposes. These soils are rich in humus and minerals and hence it results in the high yield of the crops.

Complete solution:
The Indo Gangetic plain is also called the “ Indus Ganga Plain”. The plain is named after the Indus and Ganga river. The Indus river flows through three countries namely Pakistan, India, and China. Some of the important tributaries of this river include Chenab, Sutlej, Ravi, Beas, and Jhelum. It is called the “ Sindhu river” in the Sanskrit language. The Ganga river originates from the Gangotri glacier. The river has a length of 2,510 Km. Some of the important cities through which this river flow includes Haridwar, Varanasi, Kolkata, Kanpur, Ghazipur, and Patna. Several empires such as the Gupta empire, Kushan empire, Mauryan empire, Pala empire, and Maratha empire have ruled earlier in these Indo-Gangetic plains. The Indo-Gangetic plain is subdivided into several parts such as Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Awadh, Rohilkhand, Doab, Punjab, Sindh, and Gujarat. These plains are also called “ great plains”.

Additional Information – The Indian states that are part of Indo-Gangetic plains are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Apart from this, important barrages are Kotri barrage, Sukkur barrage, and Guddu Barrage.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
Some important dams built on the Indus river are Munda dam, Kalabagh dam, and Tarbela dam. Some important bridges on the Ganga river are Ram Jhula, Gandhi Setu, Pitrdev, Vikramshila Setu, and Hardinge bridge.