Question

(11) What type of soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast? Give three
main features of this type of soil.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Alluvial Soil is found in river deltas. Three main features of this type of soil are: It is very fertile. It is rich in potash, phosphoric acid and lime.

Answer 2

Answer:

Alluvial soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast. Features: 1) The alluvial soil contains various amounts of sand, silt and clay. 2) These soils contain ample quantity of phosphoric acid, potash and lime which are helpful in the growth of paddy, wheat sugarcane and other cereal and pulse crops