Question

21. I am the most widespread soil, covering the
Northern Plains and Eastern Coastal Plains-
who am I?
(a) Black soil
(c) Red soil
(6) Forest soil
(d) Alluvial soil​

Answer 1

The correct answer is :

(d) Alluvial soil​

Explanation :

Alluvial soil is the most widespread soil, covering the Northern Plains and Eastern Coastal Plains. This soil is very fertile. This soil is found extensively in India. It is found in about 43% area of India. This soil is formed by the soil brought by the Ganges, Yamuna, Sutlej, Ghaghara, Gandak, Brahmaputra and other tributaries.

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Answer 2

Concept introduction:

Between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal lies the Eastern Coastal Plains, a large length of Indian mainland. It runs from Tamil Nadu in the south to West Bengal in the north through Andhra Prades, it is broader and levelled than the Western Coastal Plains. From Haryana, which includes Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, through sections of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, the Northern Plains plains stretch all the way to West Bengal.

Explanation:

We have to find the correct option from the question.

A question has been given to us with some options.

I am the most widespread soil, covering the Northern Plains and Eastern Coastal Plains- I am (d) Alluvial soil​.

The Northern Plains and Eastern Coastal Plains are covered with alluvial soil, which is the most common kind of soil. This is an extremely productive soil. This dirt may be found all throughout India. It covers around 43% of India's land area. The Ganges, Yamuna, Sutlej, Ghaghara, Gandak, Brahmaputra, and other streams all contribute to the formation of this soil.

Final answer:

So, the final answer of the question is (d) Alluvial soil​.

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