SSC
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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The soils of the plains have not been derived
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from the Himalayan rocks
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from the Peninsular rocks
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only from the rocks existing locally
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from material brought by the rivers
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The soils of the plains have not been derived only from the rocks existing locally. Plains are associated with high productivity due to the generally reliable summer precipitation, a long growing season, and deep, fertile soils.
Detailed explanation-2: -The rivers originating from the Himalayas bring rich alluvial sediments down in the plains, creating the fertile alluvial soil.
Detailed explanation-3: -The northern plains have intense deposits of alluvial soil. Alluvial soil contains amounts of lime, potash, and phosphorus. Alluvial soil helps in the growth of crops such as paddy, sugarcane, wheat, rice, maize, and other pulses. Alluvial soils are the deposits or materials from rivers.
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