Question

4. Where is the alluvial soil found in India ? State the characteristics of alluvial soil.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Alluvial soil is found in the northern Indian plains extending to some parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

They occur all along the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains except in few places where the top layer is covered by desert sand. Some alluvial soils are found in the Narmada, Tapi valleys and Northern parts of Gujarat.

characteristics of alluvial soil:-

1. It is formed by the deposition of the river load as it flows from its upper to its lower course.

2. It is light and porous, therefore easily tillable.

3. It is a fertile soil as it is rich in minerals, especially potash and lime.

4. It is suitable for the growth of a large variety of rabi and kharif crops.

5. Soils in the drier areas are more alkaline.