Describe why alluvial soil are considered to be the best for agriculture.Name the area where this type of soil is found.
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Answer:Characteristics of Alluvial Soils
Kankar (calcareous concretions) beds are present in some regions along the river terraces. The soil is porous because of its loamy (equal proportion of sand and clay) nature. Porosity and texture provide good drainage and other conditions favorable for agriculture.
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Alluvial soil is considered to be the best for agriculture due to the following reasons:
- This soil is highly fertile
- It consists of sand, silt, and clay
- They also contain adequate proportion potash, phosphoric acid, and lime
- It is suitable for growing sugarcane, paddy, wheat, and other cereal and pulse crops
- According to their age Alluvial soils are classified as:
- Khadar (New alluvial soil)- Fewer kankar nodules and higher fertility
- Bangar (Old alluvial soil)- More kankar nodules and lesser fertility
The area where this type of soil is found:
Eastern coastal plains particularly in the deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna, and the Kaveri rivers.
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