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Alluvial Soils of Ganga plains are genetically

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Zonal
  2. Intrazonal
  3. Azonal
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Azonal

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Azonal. Alluvial soils of the Ganga plains are called azonal because they are immature soils formed by the deposition of sediments brought by rivers, rather than by long-term weathering in a specific climate. These soils are transported soils, rich in minerals, and found in the Indo-Gangetic plains. They are very fertile and ideal for crops like wheat, rice, sugarcane, and pulses.