Question

Alluvial soil -
As we move inlands towards the river valleys , soil particles appear some what bigger in size . In the upper reaches of the valley i.e. near the place of the break of the slope,the soils are coarse.

explain in Ur own words please​

Answer 1

The alluvial soil is very fertile and occurs in two forms: (1) Khadar and (2) Bhangar.

• In India, alluvial soil occurs mainly in the northern and the Ganges plain.
• The soil is suited for the cultivation of rice, maize, sugarcane, etc.
• There are two types of alluvial soil:

1. Khadar Soil or the New Alluvial Soil: It is rich in fresh silts. They occur in low-lying areas of the plains that are prone to flooding. Thus, it is replaced every year. Due to this, it is more fertile than the Bhangar Soil.
2. Bhangar Soil or the Old Soil: It occurs above the flood level. It has deposits of calcium carbonate that give the soil its characteristic texture. It occurs in the upper regions less prone to flooding.