Which soil order is most dominant in the Indo-Gangetic Plain? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which soil order is most dominant in the Indo-Gangetic Plain?
A. Black Soil
B. Red Soil
C. Laterite Soil
D. Alluvial Soil
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Indo-Gangetic Plain is predominantly covered by alluvial soil deposited by the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra river systems, making it one of India's most fertile agricultural regions.

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