WBCS.LIVE practice question

In India the maximum area is covered by the

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

Answer options

  1. Lateritic soils
  2. Red soils
  3. Black soils
  4. Alluvial soils

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Alluvial soils

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Alluvial soils šŸ“š Explanation: In India, alluvial soils cover the largest area, approximately 40% of the total land. These soils are formed by the deposition of silt by major river systems like the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra. They are highly fertile and support the majority of India's agricultural production.