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Q · Soil of IndiaMedium · 45s
Alluvial soils cover about 43% of the total area — mainly found in Indo-Gangetic plains and deltas.
TopicSoil of India
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Alluvial soil is fertile, rich in potash and humus, and supports rice, wheat, sugarcane, and jute cultivation.
Final Answer: Option B — Alluvial Soil