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Question

The northern plain of India is formed of _________.

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2017 (Tier 1) Previous Year Paper (16-Aug-2017) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Alluvial soil

The correct answer is:

Alluvial soil

The Northern Plains of India are formed by the deposition of alluvial soil brought by rivers like the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and their tributaries over millions of years.

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Similar Questions

  1. Fertile riverine alluvial soil is best suited for producing ________.

  2. Which of the following is more suitable than the others for the growth of cashew nut?

  3. The method of soil conservation in which stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours and trenches are made in front of the barriers to collect water is called?

  4. _________ influences the rate of weathering and humus in soil formation.

  5. The method of soil conservation in which rocks are piled up to slow down the flow of water which prevents gullies and further soil loss is called?

  6. Which of the following statements about black soil is INCORRECT?

  7. The method of soil conservation in which bare ground between plants is covered with layer of organic matter like straw is called ________

  8. Identify the black soil region of India from the following.  


Important Questions from Soils

  1. Match List 1 with List 2 and choose the correct answer form the code given below:

    List 1

    (Soil Type)

    List 2

    (States)

    (a) Alluvial

     1. Kerala

     (b) Red

     2. Uttarakhand

     (c) Laterite

     3. Tamil Nadu

     (d) Submontane

     4. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Soil contains decayed remains of living organisms. This is called ______.

  3. The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of

  4. Fertile riverine alluvial soil is best suited for producing ________.

  5. The agricultural practice followed after preparation of the soil is:

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