Geography · Indian Soils

Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding alluvial soil in India?

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1Alluvial soil is predominantly formed and found within the core high Himalayan mountain range region.✓
2The Northern plains of India are primarily made of alluvial soil.
3Deltas of the Mahanadi, Godavari, and Krishna rivers are made of alluvial soil.
4Old alluvial is called 'bangar' and new alluvial is called 'khadar'.

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Alluvial soil is predominantly formed and found within the core high Himalayan mountain range region.

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