Which soil is commonly referred to as 'deltaic alluvium'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is commonly referred to as 'deltaic alluvium'?

A. Soil formed by glaciers

B. Soil deposited in river deltas

C. Soil formed by volcanoes

D. Soil formed by wind

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Deltaic alluvium refers to alluvial deposits laid down in river delta regions such as the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta.

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