Question

Long form and tell what type of soil is found in the river delta of the eastern coast give three main features of this type of soil

Answer 1

Alluvial soil is found near river deltas of the eastern coast and 
1. They are very fertile
2. they contain adequate propotion of potash, phosphoric acid and lime
3. they are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and pulse crop and other cereals

Answer 2

Alluvial soil is found in the deltas of rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri, on the eastern coastal plains.

Features of the alluvial soil are:-

It contains different proportion of sand, silt and clay.

It is very fertile and good for growth of wheat,paddy,sugar cane,pulses etc.

It contain right proportion of potash,lime and phosphoric acid.

In drier regions like Rajasthan, it is alkaline and require proper treatment for irrigation.