Geography Indian Geography

Q. The Indo-Gangetic Plains of India are fertile due to

A
Hard labour of the farmers over the generations
B
The heavy and timely rains and forests
C
Alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains
D
Better irrigation facilities

Correct Answer

Alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains

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