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Put in descending order of area with the following soils in India:
I. Red soils
II. Black soils
III. Laterite soils
IV. Alluvial soils

A. I, IV, II, III

B. IV, II, I, III

C. IV, I, III, II

D. I, III, IV, II

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Here's the order of these soils in descending order of area in India:

Alluvial soils (IV) - These are the most extensive soils in India, found in the Indo-Gangetic plains and along river banks. They are highly fertile.
Black soils (II) - Also known as Regur soils, they are found in the Deccan Plateau region. They are suitable for cotton and some other crops.
Red soils (I) - These are found in many parts of India, especially in peninsular India. They are less fertile than alluvial soils.
Laterite soils (III) - These are mainly found in the western coastal areas, northeastern states, and parts of southern India. They are less fertile and may have a high iron content.
So, the correct order in descending area is Option B: IV, II, I, III.

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Comments ( 8 )

  1. Shubha Mollik
    Shubha Mollik :
    8 months ago

    I think option B is correct.
    Alluvial(45.6%)15lac sqkm> Black Soil(17%)5.5lac sqkm>Red Soil(11%)3.5lac sqkm>Laterite(8%)2.5 lac sqkm

  2. SHAKTI SINGH
    SHAKTI SINGH :
    2 years ago

    C

  3. DISHOOMMM RAY
    DISHOOMMM RAY :
    3 years ago

    C

  4. Abhijit Mitra
    Abhijit Mitra :
    3 years ago

    According to NCERT alluvial>red >black>laterite
    According to option c correct

  5. Lakkanna Nandaganv
    Lakkanna Nandaganv :
    3 years ago

    B is correct

  6. Susanta Roy
    Susanta Roy :
    3 years ago

    c will be the correct answer

  7. Muisc Man
    Muisc Man :
    3 years ago

    B will be correct.

  8. Arundhuti Patangia
    Arundhuti Patangia :
    4 years ago

    No.B is correct

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