Multiple choice

Northern Plains are mainly covered with

  1. red soil

  2. black soil

  3. regular soil

  4. alluvial soil
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Northern Plains of India are formed by alluvial deposits from the Himalayan river systems over millennia. These plains contain extensive alluvial soil brought down by rivers like the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and their tributaries. Red soil (A) is found in peninsular India, black soil (B) in Deccan, and 'regular soil' (C) is not a standard soil classification.

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