Question

Suppose you are given two bags of soil, one containing bhangar soil and the other containing khadar soil. But nothing is written on the bags about the soil types. How will you distinguish the two soil types?

Answer 1

There are two varieties of alluvial soil: bhangar and khadar, characterised by age, appearance, and texture. Bhangar soil, an older alluvium with lime nodules or kankars, has a clay-like composition. Khadar soil is lighter in colour, made up of recent layers, and contains fine silt and clay. To distinguish between bhangar and khadar soil, look at their appearance and texture.