Question

Difine alluvial soil ?

Answer 1

alluvial soil : a fine grained fertile soil deposted by water flowing over flood plains or river beds.

Answer 2

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➢ Most widely spread and important soil.

➢ Consists of various proportions of sand and silt.

➢ In the upper reaches of the river valley i.e. near the place of break of slope, the soils are coarse

➢ These soils are very fertile .

➢ Contains potash phosphoric acid and lime which are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat etc.

➢ Regions of alluvial soil are intensively cultivated and densely populated

➢ Alluvial soils in the drier areas are more alkaline