explain soil distribution in india
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Answer:
Alluvial soil:
Widespread in northern plains and river valleys. In peninsular-India, they are mostly found in deltas and estuaries. Humus, lime and organic matters are present. ... They are depositional soil – transported and deposited by rivers, streams etc. Sand content decreases from west to east of the country.
Explanation:
Alluvial soil:
Mostly available soil in India (about 43%) which covers an area of 143 sq.km.
Widespread in northern plains and river valleys.
In peninsular-India, they are mostly found in deltas and estuaries.
Humus, lime and organic matters are present.
Highly fertile.
Indus-Ganga-Brahmaputhra plain, Narmada-Tapi plain etc are examples.
They are depositional soil – transported and deposited by rivers, streams etc.
Sand content decreases from west to east of the country.
New alluvium is termed as Khadar and old alluvium is termed as Bhangar.
Colour: Light Grey to Ash Grey.
Texture: Sandy to silty loam or clay.
Rich in: potash
Poor in: phosphorous.
Wheat, rice, maize, sugarcane, pulses, oilseed etc are cultivated main