Correct option is B
The correct matching is as follows:
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A. Laterite soil → III. Rajmahal Hills
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B. Saline soil → IV. Kutch region
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C. Black soil → II. Maharashtra
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D. Red-alluvial soil → I. Chhota Nagpur
Information booster
1.
Laterite soil: Found in areas like the
Rajmahal Hills, these soils are rich in iron and aluminum.
2.
Saline soil: Common in regions like the
Kutch due to high evaporation rates and poor drainage.
3.
Black soil: Also known as
Regur soil, predominantly found in
Maharashtra, it is ideal for cotton cultivation.
4.
Red-alluvial soil: Found in the
Chhota Nagpur plateau, rich in minerals but less fertile.