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Which among the following type of soil has the largest area covered in India ?

AAlluvial soils

BBlack soils

CRed Soil

DLaterite Soil

Answer:

A. Alluvial soils

Read Explanation:

Alluvial soil (alluvial soil)

  • The most widespread soil type in India.

  • Alluvial soil covers about 40 percent of the country's land area

  • It is mostly found in the plains of North India.

  • Soil deposited by rivers and streams.

  • Fertile soil suitable for the cultivation of rice, sugarcane, wheat, and cereals.

  • The soil type with the highest potash content and the lowest phosphorus content.

  • The color of alluvial soil varies from light gray to dark gray.


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The alluvial soil found along the banks of the Ganga river plain is called as which of the following?

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  1. Black soils are rich in nitrogen and organic matter.

  2. Black soils are formed due to weathering of igneous rocks.

  3. Black soils are unsuitable for cotton cultivation.

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