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Generally, the soil of the northern plains of India has been formed by ________.

A

Aggradation

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Degradation

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Erosion

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Weathering in situ

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Solution

The correct option is A Aggradation
The correct answer is (b)Aggradation

Aggradation is the process in which the soil is formed by the deposition of sediments on river banks.

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