Question

Consider the following statements about alluvial soils.

1. One of the most important and fertile soils of India they support the growth of a wide variety of crops such as rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, jute, potato and vegetables.

2. Alluvium are fine particles of rock materials carried in suspension and later deposited by the river in its bed and bank 

3. Alluvial soils are not formed by the deposition of silt by the rivers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The correct answer is B

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