UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

In India maximum alkali area is found in the State of-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Gujarat

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gujarat”.

Gujarat > Maharashtra > Tamil Nadu

Alkali, or Alkaline, soils are clay soils with high pH (greater than 8.5), a poor soil structure and a low infiltration capacity. Often they have a hard calcareous layer at 0.5 to 1 metre depth.

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