Question

which type of soil is widely distributed over ganga basin

Answer 1

Sandy loam soil it contains on ganga basin.

Answer 2

* Soil found in Ganga-Yamuna plain is alluvial soil, whereas soil found near central Maharashtra is black soil.
* The soil of Ganga-Yamuna plain has been formed from the sediments deposited by rivers which are rich in potash but poor in nitrogen whereas soils of central Maharashtra have been formed due to the weathering of the lava which contains potassium, iron, magnesium and humus.