Q. Which soil is best for sugarcane and rice cultivation in Uttarakhand?
Answer: Tarai soil
Notes: Tarai soil in Uttarakhand consists of deep alluvial to clayey loam soils with high fertility and moisture retention. These soils support rice and sugarcane cultivation due to nutrient richness and better irrigation. Other soils like red and volcanic are found in hill areas but are less suitable for commercial rice and sugarcane farming in the state.