The correct answer is: C. Shivalik soil.
Shivalik soil is a type of soil that is found in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is a light-colored, sandy soil that is low in nutrients. It is locally known as ‘Dakar soil’.
Generally heavy soil is a type of soil that is high in clay content. It is a dark-colored, sticky soil that is difficult to work with. It is not locally known as ‘Dakar soil’.
Heavy and very heavy soil is a type of soil that is even higher in clay content than generally heavy soil. It is a very dark-colored, sticky soil that is very difficult to work with. It is not locally known as ‘Dakar soil’.
Piedmont soil is a type of soil that is found at the base of mountains. It is a dark-colored, loamy soil that is high in nutrients. It is not locally known as ‘Dakar soil’.