Question:

Which type of soil is available in the largest quantity in India ? Choose the correct answer.

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The Indo-Gangetic and coastal plains carry the most widespread soil group.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • Black (Regular) soil
  • Red soil
  • Alluvial soil
  • Mountain soil
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Alluvial soil is deposited by the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems and also in coastal plains and deltas.
It covers about 40 percent of the land area of India, more than any other soil type (black soil and red soil cover much smaller shares).
Answer: (3) Alluvial soil
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