Which region of India has the largest area under alluvial soil? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which region of India has the largest area under alluvial soil?
A. Thar Desert
B. Western Ghats
C. Deccan Plateau
D. Indo-Gangetic Plains
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Indo-Gangetic Plains have the largest extent of alluvial soil in India.

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Which soil is most suitable for sugarcane cultivation in Uttar Pradesh?
A. Desert Soil
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