Question

Give a brief note on the productivity of alluvial soil.

Answer 1

Alluvial soils as a whole are very fertile. Mostly these soils contain adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric acid and lime which are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse crops. Due to its high fertility, regions of alluvial soils are intensively cultivated and densely populated. Soils in the drier areas are more alkaline and can be productive after proper treatment and irrigation.

Answer 2

Alluvial soil is a rich and fertile soil formed by depositional action of rivers. Rivers transport eroded material from their higher reaches and deposit this material on their banks as they reach the plains

This fertile alluvial soil supports cultivation of crops and it covers almost 24% of India's land area

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