Which Indian soil term is correctly associated with classification or identity “the older alluvium of elevated river terraces”, and also with “located above the active floodplain in many northern plains”?

Correct Answer: Option A — Bangar. Bangar is correctly identified as the older alluvium of elevated river terraces. Bangar is also associated with located above the active floodplain in many northern plains. Another identifying fact about Bangar is that calcareous kankar nodules may occur within its profile. A further exam-relevant fact about Bangar is that it is generally less frequently renewed by floods than khadar. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Alluvial Soil: Alluvial Soil is a transported soil deposited mainly by rivers. It is incorrect here because Alluvial Soil is instead associated with widespread across the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains and coastal deltas. • Option C — Black Soil: Black Soil is a clay-rich soil also called regur or black cotton soil. It is incorrect here because Black Soil is instead associated with extensive over the Deccan Trap region of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. • Option D — Red and Yellow Soil: Red and Yellow Soil is a soil whose colour is linked mainly to iron compounds. It is incorrect here because Red and Yellow Soil is instead associated with widespread over parts of the eastern and southern Peninsular plateau. Exam Takeaway: Connect Bangar with “the older alluvium of elevated river terraces” and “located above the active floodplain in many northern plains” for revision.