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Q. Consider the following differences between Khadar and Bhangar soils in India:
  1. While khadar is newer alluvial, bhangar is older alluvial
  2. While bhangar is fine textured, khadar contains calcareous deposits locally known as ‘Kankar ‘
Which of the above is/are correct statements?
Answer: 1 Only
Notes: Second statement is incorrect because Khadar is fine textured whereas Bhangar contains calcareous deposits known as kankar.
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