Question
Download Solution PDFThe northern plains of India are formed of ______ deposits.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Alluvial.
Key Points
- The northern plains of India are formed of Alluvial deposits.
- Alluvial soil consists of silt, sand, clay, and gravel, as well as organic matter.
- Alluvial soils are derived from the sediment being deposited by the river Ganga.
- Alluvial soil ranges from Punjab in the west to West Bengal and Assam in the east,
- Alluvial soil is also found in the coastal areas of the northern parts of Gujarat, Narmada, and Tapi valleys.
- Black soil is extremely fine and clayey and has the capacity to hold a lot of moisture. It is mostly found in areas such as Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
- Coral deposits accumulate to form reefs or islands in warm seas.
- Volcanic deposits are the result of materials like rock and gases emitted from a volcanic eruption.
Important crops that can be grown in alluvial soils:
- Wheat
- Rice
- Barley
- Maize
- Bajra
- Jowar
- Soybean
- Groundnut
- Mustard
- Tobacco.
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