Soils consisting of various proportions of sand, silt, clay, and gravel predominant in planes of north India are _________.
A
Alluvial soil
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B
Black soil
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C
Red soil
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D
Laterite soil
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Solution
The correct option is A Alluvial soil
Rivers of north India, which flow from the Himalayas, bring a variety of materials including silt, clay, sand, and gravel. They deposit their materials called alluvial soil, in the planes of north India. This soil is very fertile and supports nearly half the population of India.