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Which one of the following is the most widespread and most productive category of soil? - Geography

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Which one of the following is the most widespread and most productive category of soil?

Options

  • Alluvial Soil

  • Laterite Soil

  • Black Soil

  • Forest Soil

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Solution

Alluvial Soil

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Chapter 6: Soils - Exercises [Page 74]

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NCERT Geography - India: Physical Environment [English]
Chapter 6 Soils
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