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The widest deposition of alluvial soils takes place in the ________.

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Narmada river system

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Indo-Gangetic river system

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Peninsular river system

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Sea coasts

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Solution

The correct option is B Indo-Gangetic river system
These have been deposited by three important Himalayan river systems– the Indus and the Ganga (Indo-Gangetic river system).

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