Question

Give the main characteristic of alluvial soil which make it very fertile

Answer 1

Major characteristics of Alluvial Soils are:-

1)These are of Transported origin.

2)Alluvial soil as a whole is very fertile.

3)According to their age, these soils have been classified into 2 types:-

~Old Alluvium or Bhangar Soil

~New Alluvium or Khaddar Soil

4)These soils contain adequate proportion of Potash, Lime and Phosphoric acid, which are ideal for the growth of crops like Sugarcane, etc.

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