What type of soil is dominantly found in the northern plains?
A
Red soil
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B
Alluvial soil
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C
Black soil
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D
Sandy soil
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Solution
The correct option is B Alluvial soil The alluvial soil brought by the rivers from the Himalayas form the Northern Plains.
The northern plains are the largest alluvial tract of the world. These plains extend approximately 3200 km from west to east.
The average width of these plains varies between 150 and 300 km.