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easyQ. No. 16066-the-most-widespread-soil-type-in-india-is
The most widespread soil type in India is —
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ALaterite soil
BRed soil
CBlack soil
DAlluvial soil
Correct Answer: Alluvial soilYour Answer: D
Explanation
Why the other options are wrong: (A) Laterite soil does not match the specific location, feature, measurement or relationship asked in the question; (B) Red soil does not match the specific location, feature, measurement or relationship asked in the question; (C) Black soil does not match the specific location, feature, measurement or relationship asked in the question. Correct (D): Alluvial soil covers about 40% of India's area
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