UPSC 2002: With reference to India, which one of the following statements is correct?

The correct answer is option (c): Alluvial soil is the predominant type of soil in the northern plains of the country. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2002, GS Paper 1, as Question 3. It falls under Geography > Indian Physical Geography.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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