Q. Consider the following matches with respect to the soils found in Punjab:

1. Shiwaliks - Podzolic Forest Soils
2. Alluvial Plains - Bangar Soils
3. Dune Studded Plain - Khadar Soils

Which of the above is/are matched correctly?
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Podzolic Forest Soils are mainly found in the Shiwalik region of Punjab. Bangar soils are typical of the alluvial plains, representing older alluvium. Khadar soils, however, are not found in the Dune Studded Plain but rather in floodplains. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correctly matched according to standard geography sources.