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Which soil type covers the largest geographical area in India and is formed primarily by the sediment deposition of major river systems?

  1. Alluvial soilCevap
  2. B
    Black soil
  3. C
    Red soil
  4. D
    Laterite soil

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Alluvial soil
Alluvial soil covers approximately 43 percent of the total land area of India. It is formed by depositional work carried out by rivers in the Indo-Gangetic plains, deltaic regions, and river valleys, making it the most extensive and agriculturally important soil group in the country.

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1
Identify the primary mechanism of formation described in the stem.
Sediment deposition by river systems (Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra, and peninsular coastal rivers) forms alluvial deposits.
Sedimentation in river basins and plains is the defining pedogenic process of alluvial soils.
2
Compare the spatial coverage of major Indian soil groups.
Alluvial soils occupy around 43% (~143 million hectares), Red soils ~18%, Black soils ~15%, and Laterite soils ~4-5%.
Quantitative spatial distribution confirms alluvial soil is the largest soil group in India.

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Spatial distribution and formation of Indian soils
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Soils, Natural Vegetation, and Agriculture in India

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