The largest and the most important soil group of India contributing to the country's major agricultural production is

A. Laterite

B. Alluvial

C. Red

D. Peat

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The largest and the most important soil group of India contributing to the country's major agricultural production is Alluvial. Alluvial soils are by far the largest and the most important soil group of India. Covering about 15 lakh sq km or about 45.6 per cent of the total land area of the country, these soils contribute the largest share of our agricultural wealth and support the bulk of India's population.