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The Soil of the Sundarbans of West Bengal is

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

Answer options

  1. Red Soil
  2. Clayey Saline Soil
  3. Alluvial Soil
  4. Black Soil

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Clayey Saline Soil

Explanation: -The Sundarbans and the coastal areas of West Bengal has this type of soil. -This soil is bluish in colour. -This type of soil have been formed by the deposits brought by the tidal current. It is found in southern part of South 24 Pargana and East Medinipur district largely. The excess of Salt and Clay makes the soil unsuitable for the cultivation of Ric, vegetables etc.