Question

Give brief note on Alluvial Soil ?

Answer 1

Alluvial soils are formed mainly due to silt deposited by Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra rivers. In coastal regions some alluvial deposits are formed due to wave action.

Answer 2

It is highly fertile soil.It is rich in humus .It is found in northern plains and delta areas.It is ideal for growing sugarcane,wheat,rice etcIt is of two typesbangar-old alluvial, cal careous soil.khadar- new alluvial,fine soil

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Alluvial soil is the most fertile soil, and therefore it is good for all kinds of crops
It constitutes about 15 lack sq km in India.
It is formed of alluvial deposits by rivers.
It is light to dark in color and is rich in organic matter or humus.
It is of two types: Bhangar (old alluvium) and Khadar (new alluvium).
It is found in the northern plains of india and helps greatly in the agricultural development of the country.