The northern plains of India are formed up of which soil?

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  1. Alluvial
  2. Peaty
  3. Black
  4. Laterite

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Option 1 : Alluvial
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Key Points:Northern Plains:

  • The great Northern Plains have been formed by alluvium deposits brought by rivers flowing from the Himalayas and the Great Indian Plateau.
  • This plain is dead flat, with almost negligible slope.
  • The plain is of two types Bangar and khadar.
  • The Great Northern Plain can be divided into four parts - Western Plain, North Central Plain, Eastern Plain, and Brahmaputra Plain. 

Additional Information

  • Red Soil: Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and southern parts of the Deccan Plateau.
  • Laterite Soil: The laterite soils develop in areas with high temperatures and high rainfall.
  • Black Soil: Black soil covers most of the Deccan Plateau which includes parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and some parts of Tamil Nadu.
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