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. Black soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Mountain soil

D. Red soil

Answer: Option B

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

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A. Alluvial soil

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