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What type of soil is dominantly found in the northern plains?

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Red soil
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Alluvial soil
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Black soil
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Sandy soil
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Solution

The correct option is B Alluvial soil
The Northern Plains have been formed by the interplay of three major river systems - the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries. The alluvial soil brought by the rivers from the Himalayas forms the Northern Plains.

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