WBCS.LIVE practice question
The soil of the Sundarban of West Bengal is:
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer: Clayey Saline Soil
Explanation: The correct answer is B. Clayey Saline Soil. The Sundarbans region lies in the lower deltaic zone of West Bengal, where the soil is predominantly clayey and saline in nature. This clayey saline soil is formed due to the tidal influence, marine deposits, and frequent saline water inundation from the Bay of Bengal. The soil is poorly drained, highly saline, and becomes more saline during the dry season due to evaporation. Its high salinity and low permeability make it less suitable for conventional agriculture; hence, brackish water aquaculture and mangrove vegetation dominate.