Which soil is formed mainly due to river deposition in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is formed mainly due to river deposition in India?

A. Desert soil

B. Laterite soil

C. Black soil

D. Alluvial soil

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Alluvial soil is formed by deposition of sediments carried by rivers like Ganga, Brahmaputra, and their tributaries.

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