Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (D) Alluvial soil
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- Alluvial soil is the most widely available and extensively cultivated soil in India.
- It covers about 40% of the total land area and is found primarily in the Indo-Gangetic Plains and river valleys.
- This soil is highly fertile and suitable for growing crops like wheat, rice, sugarcane, and other cereals and pulses.
- It is formed by the deposition of sediments brought by rivers and is rich in potash, phosphoric acid, and lime, making it ideal for agriculture.
Other options:
Black Soil
- Also called Cotton Soil or Regur Soil.
- Found in Deccan Plateau (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh).
- Formed from lava rocks, rich in clay and calcium.
- Ideal for cotton, sorghum, and groundnut.
Red Soil
- Found in Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka.
- Formed from weathered crystalline rocks; rich in iron oxide.
- Suitable for millets, pulses, and groundnuts with fertilization.
Desert Soil
- Found in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and arid regions.
- Sandy, low organic content, high salts.
- Grows millets, barley, and drought-tolerant crops with irrigation.
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