Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> With respect to the alluvial soil, consider the following statements:

1. Alluvial soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys.
2. These soils cover about 40 per cent of the total area of the country( most widespread) .
3. They are depositional soil – transported and deposited by rivers, streams etc.
4. Bhangar is the new alluvium and is deposited by floods annually, which enriches the soil by depositing fine silts. Khadar represents a system of older alluvium, deposited away from the flood plains.

Select the correct code from the following:

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 1, 2 and 4 only
• C. 1, 3 and 4 only
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1, 2 and 3 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Statement 4 is incorrect:

Khadar is the new alluvium and is deposited by floods annually, which enriches the soil by depositing fine silts. Bhangar represents a system of older alluvium, deposited away from the flood plains.