Near the canal banks soil become

A. Alkaline

B. Acidic

C. Neutral

D. Well drained

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Near the canal banks, the soil becomes alkaline. These are largely predominant in the Indo-Gangetic plains encompassing most of the states of our country.
Alkaline soils are rich in high amounts of calcium, sodium and magnesium. They are rich in high pH value. It has a poor soil structure and low infiltration capacity.