Question

5.
Define soil. What are the different types of soil
found in India and where are they found?​

Answer 1

Answer:

soil - (i) The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the Earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants. ... The upper limit of soil is the boundary between soil and air, shallow water, live plants, or plant materials that have not begun to decompose.

There are six soil deposits in India. They are Alluvial soil, Black soil, Red soil, Laterite soil, Desert or Arid soil, and Forest and mountainous soil. These soils are formed by the sediments brought down by the rivers. They are also rich in chemical ingredients.