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The largest geographical area of India is covered by which one of the following types of soils?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Inceptisols” option2=”Entisols” option3=”Alfisols” option4=”Vertisols” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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\nAccording to the USDA soil taxonomy, Inceptisols cover the largest geographical area of India.
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\nInceptisols are young soils with minimal profile development, but they show the beginning of horizon formation. In India, these soils are widespread, particularly in the vast alluvial plains (like the Ganges and Brahmaputra plains) where fresh sediments are deposited and young soils develop, and also in parts of plateaus and hills.
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\nEntisols are even younger soils with little to no horizon development, found in areas of very recent deposition (e.g., floodplains, dunes). While significant, they cover a smaller area than Inceptisols. Alfisols (typically found in areas with red soils) and Vertisols (black cotton soils) are also important soil orders in India but cover smaller total areas compared to Inceptisols. Estimates vary slightly, but Inceptisols are generally cited as covering the largest percentage of India’s land area.
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The largest geographical area of India is covered by which one of the following types of soils? [amp_mcq option1=”Inceptisols” option2=”Entisols” option3=”Alfisols” option4=”Vertisols” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-2 – 2020 Download PDFAttempt Online According to the USDA soil taxonomy, Inceptisols cover the largest geographical area of India. Inceptisols are young soils with … <\/p>\n

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