Question

describe the characteristics of the following soils and where they found in india?(a)Alluvial soil
(b)Red and Yellow soil
(c)Black soil
(d)Laterite soil
(e)Arid desert soil
(f)Forest and Mountainous soil

Answer 1

a) Alluvial soil
Characteristics : They are very fertile. They contain adequate proportion of potash. They are very productive soil.
Found : Found in northern plains.
b) Red and yellow soil
Characteristics : Are very useful for growing crops.
Found : They are found in eastern and southern part of Deccan plateau.
c) Black soil
Characteristics : Rich in soil nutrients. Poor in phosphoric contents .
Found : Mid part of the Deccan plateau.
d) Laterite soil
Characteristics : Very useful for growing tea and coffee . Most suitable for cashew nuts.
Found : FOUND in North East region.
e) Arid soil
Characteristics : Are not suitable for most of the crops.
Found : Found in Western part .
f) Forest and mountain soil
Characteristics : They are very fertile. Rich in minerals.
Found : They are found in hilly and mountain areas where sufficient rain forest are available.

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