Which soil is most widely found in the Indo-Gangetic plain? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is most widely found in the Indo-Gangetic plain?

A. Alluvial soil

B. Black soil

C. Mountain soil

D. Red soil

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Indo-Gangetic plain is primarily made up of fertile alluvial soil deposited by Himalayan rivers.

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Question #1

Which soil is highly suitable for tea and coffee cultivation?

A. Desert soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Laterite soil

D. Black soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Laterite soil is suitable for plantation crops like tea and coffee due to its acidic nature and good drainage.

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Question #2

The process of removal of topsoil by running water in thin layers is called:

A. Tunnel Erosion

B. Wind Erosion

C. Sheet Erosion

D. Gully Erosion

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sheet erosion removes a thin layer of fertile soil uniformly across a large area.

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Question #3

The soil found in coastal Odisha and West Bengal is often affected by:

A. Salinity

B. Volcanism

C. Glaciation

D. Earthquakes

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Coastal soils often become saline due to seawater intrusion and evaporation.

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