Multiple choice

Which of the following soils is highly fertile?

  1. Red and Black

  2. Black and Laterite

  3. Alluvial and Black

  4. Red and Laterite

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alluvial soil deposited by rivers is highly fertile for crops like wheat, rice, and sugarcane. Black soil (regur) is moisture-retentive and ideal for cotton cultivation. Together, these are the most fertile soil types in India.