Which of the following statements about alluvial soils (mainly found in Northern India) is/are correct?
1. It has been deposited mainly by the peninsular river system.
2. It cannot be found in drier states such as Rajasthan and Gujarat.
3. Alluvial soil with fine particles is generally more fertile than with coarser particles.
4. It is always alkaline in nature.
1
2 and 4
2
1, 2 and 3
3
3 only
4
More than one of the above
5
None of the above