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Question

Distinguish between
(i) Bhangar and Khadar
(ii) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats

Answer

(i) Bhangar and Khadar

FeatureBhangarKhadar
AgeIt is older alluvium.It is newer, younger alluvium.
FertilityLess fertile, as it is not renewed often.Highly fertile, as it is renewed every year by floods.
CompositionContains calcareous deposits called ‘Kankar’.Contains fine-grained soil.

(ii) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats

FeatureWestern GhatsEastern Ghats
ContinuityThey are continuous and can be crossed through passes only.They are discontinuous, irregular and dissected by rivers.
ElevationHigher (Average height: 900–1600 metres).Lower (Average height: 600 metres).
Highest PeakAnai Mudi.Mahendragiri.
LocationParallel to the Western Coast.Parallel to the Eastern Coast.

 

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Subject: Contemporary India
Class: class 9
Chapter 2: Physical Features of India
Medium: English Medium