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

Correct Answer is Alluvial

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.