Question

Describe alluvial soil under the following heads :
(a) Formation (b) Distribution (c) Nurients.

CBSE Class X Social Science LA (5 Marks)

Answer 1

Alluvial soil is found in the entire northern plains It is the most widely spread soil of India.

Main features of alluvial soil :

(a) It is formed by the deposition of materials brought down by the Himalayan rivers.

(b) It is highly fertile.

 (c) It consists of various proportions of sand, silt and clay.

(d) It is rich in potash, phosphoric acid and lime but deficient in organic matter.

(e) It supports a large variety of crops like paddy and sugarcane.