Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Alluvial soil:

Select the correct code from the options given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 1, 3 only
• C. 2, 3 only
• D. 1, 2, 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. They are depositional soils, transported and deposited by rivers and streams.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Black soil is self-ploughing in nature.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Apart from the northern plain, alluvial soil is found at other places also. Through a narrow corridor in Rajasthan, they extend into the plains of Gujarat. In the Peninsular region, they are found in deltas of the east coast and in the river valleys.