Question:
Which of the following soils are mostly found in the river basins and coastal plains of India?
AAlluvial soils
BBlack soils
CLaterite soils
DRed soils
Answer:
A. Alluvial soils
Explanation:
Alluvial soil (loam soil)
Most common soil type in India.
About 40 percent of the country's land area is alluvial soil
Mostly found in North Indian plains.
Soils carried and deposited by rivers and streams.
Fertile soil suitable for cultivation of rice, sugarcane, wheat, cereal crops etc.
A soil that is high in potash and low in phosphorus.
The color of alluvial soil varies from light gray to dark gray.