The northern plains of India are formed of ______ deposits.

The 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.