Which type of soil covers the northern plains of india?
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Alluvial soil covers the Northern Plains of India.
Types of Soil -
There are various types of soils found in India. These are as follows.
1) Alluvial Soils
2) Black Soils
3) Red Soils
4) Laterite Soils
5) Forest and Mountain soils
6) Arid and Desert Soils
7) Saline and Alkaline Soils
8) Peaty and Marshy Soils
Alluvial soils :-
Alluvial soils are formed mainly due to the silt deposited by rivers like Ganga, Brahmaputra and its tributaries. In coastal region some alluvial deposits are formed due to the wave action. Alluvial soils are the largest soil group in India. Alluvial soils are best suited for crops like rice, wheat, sugarcane, tobacco, jute, maize, oil seeds, vegetables and fruits.
Types of Soil -
There are various types of soils found in India. These are as follows.
1) Alluvial Soils
2) Black Soils
3) Red Soils
4) Laterite Soils
5) Forest and Mountain soils
6) Arid and Desert Soils
7) Saline and Alkaline Soils
8) Peaty and Marshy Soils
Alluvial soils :-
Alluvial soils are formed mainly due to the silt deposited by rivers like Ganga, Brahmaputra and its tributaries. In coastal region some alluvial deposits are formed due to the wave action. Alluvial soils are the largest soil group in India. Alluvial soils are best suited for crops like rice, wheat, sugarcane, tobacco, jute, maize, oil seeds, vegetables and fruits.
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Answer: Alluvial soil
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