With reference to Soil, consider the following pairs: Pair I Pair II 1. Bhabar Deposition of huge number of pebbles and rock debris 2. Bhangar Newer alluvium 3. Khadar Older alluvium How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Correct answer: Only one pair. Ans: A Exp: Pair 1 is correctly matched: Bhabar refers to a zone along the foothills of the Himalayas, primarily in northern India and parts of Pakistan. It is characterized by the deposition of a large number of pebbles and rock debris. The area may have a porous and stony surface due to the presence of these large fragments. Water from the rivers in this region often disappears underground due to the porous nature of the substrate. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Bhangar refers to the older alluvium found along the river beds, forming terraces that are higher than the floodplain. Over time, as rivers continue to deposit sediment, older layers of alluvium build up along the river banks, creating elevated terraces known as Bhangar. These terraces are remnants of previously active floodplains. Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Khadar refers to the newer alluvium that forms the floodplains along the river banks. The deposition of fine particles, such as silt and clay, occurs during periodic flooding events. These events bring nutrient-rich sediment onto the f

With reference to Soil, consider the following pairs: Pair I Pair II1. Bhabar Deposition of huge number of pebbles and rock debris2. Bhangar Newer alluvium3. Khadar Older alluviumHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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