Question

16. It is formed by the deposition of alluvium brought down by the east flowing peninsular rivers. It is highly fertile. It
consists of various proportions of sand, silt, and clay. It is rich in potash, phosphoric acid and lime but deficient in organic
matter.
a. Main features of alluvial soil
C. Main features of arid soil
b. Main features of black soil
d. Main features of laterite soil​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ans 1 The feature of alluvial soil are

1 it is transported or ex situ soil and are usually yellow in colour

2 it is lighter and porus and easily tillable

3 it is suitable for the growth of a large variety of Rabi and Kharif crop

b) the feature of black soil are

1 it is fine textuar and clayey in nature

2 black in colour because of the presence of fine iron content

3 it is rich in iron calcium aluminium and magnesium.

d) the features of laterite soil are

1 it is red in colour due to presence of iron oxide

2 it is of course texture

3 it is soft and variable that is easily crumbles