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Why are the Great Plains of Rivers fertile?

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Due to deposition of gold and silver

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Due to deposition of alluvium

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Due to deposition of rocks

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Due to deposition of mineral ores

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The correct option is B Due to deposition of alluvium
The Great Plains of Rivers are fertile because of the alluvium that is deposited. Since these plains are fertile, they are densely populated.

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