Multiple choice

The type of soil spread over large areas in the northern plains of India is called

  1. red soil

  2. black soil

  3. laterite soil

  4. alluvial soil

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Explanation

The northern plains of India (Indo-Gangetic plains) are formed by alluvial deposits brought by rivers like Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra. Alluvial soil is highly fertile and ideal for agriculture. Red soil, black soil, and laterite soil are found in other regions (peninsular India, Deccan plateau).