Question

describe any two important characteristics of each type of soil available in India​

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Alluvial Soils :- It is most important and widespread soil of India. The entire northern

plain is made of this soil.

Alluvial have been deposited by three important Himalayan rivers — Ganga, Brahmaputra

and Indus. These soils consist of various proportions of sand, silt, and day. These are of

two types : Khadar and Bangar. They contain potash, phosphoric acid and limestone.

(ii) Black Soil :- These soils are black in colour and are also known as Regur or cotton soils.This type of soil is found in Deccan plateau region and is made up of lava flows.They are well known for their capacity to hold moisture. They are rich in calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime

Answer 2

Soil and soil that is rhe answer