Which Indian soil term is correctly associated with course, basin or associated feature “fresh silt renewal generally makes it highly fertile”, and also with “it is more frequently flooded than the older alluvial terraces”?

Correct Answer: Option C — Khadar. Khadar is correctly identified as fresh silt renewal generally makes it highly fertile. Khadar is also associated with it is more frequently flooded than the older alluvial terraces. Another identifying fact about Khadar is that fresh silt renewal generally makes it highly fertile. A further exam-relevant fact about Khadar is that it is more frequently flooded than the older alluvial terraces. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Bangar: Bangar is calcareous kankar nodules may occur within its profile. It is incorrect here because Bangar is instead associated with it is generally less frequently renewed by floods than khadar. • Option B — Alluvial Soil: Alluvial Soil is it commonly contains varying proportions of sand, silt and clay. It is incorrect here because Alluvial Soil is instead associated with it supports crops such as rice, wheat, sugarcane and jute. • Option D — Black Soil: Black Soil is it develops deep cracks during the dry season. It is incorrect here because Black Soil is instead associated with its high moisture retention makes it especially suitable for cotton. Exam Takeaway: Connect Khadar with “fresh silt renewal generally makes it highly fertile” and “it is more frequently flooded than the older alluvial terraces” for revision.