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What is soil? describe different types of soil and their characteristics and distribution.

Answer 1

Explanation:

chapter 1 and unit 1

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Soil:-

the uppermost layer of earth crust which is useful for cultivation of agriculture is called soil

Alluvial soil:-

• 1). This is also known as clay or loamy soil
• 2). Is light brown in colour and found up to 490 metres depth
• 3).this soil is generally deficient in nitrogen phosphorus and you must but rich in potash and lime
• 4). This Soil consists of fine sand clay and loamy particles
• 5). 40% of total area of country

Black soil:-

• 1). This soil is also known as regur and black cotton soil
• 2). It is dark black in colour and made up of finely grained particles
• 3). They retain moisture for a long time
• 4).They are generally deficient in nitrogen phosphorus and Dumas but rich in potash lime magnesium aluminium and iron
• 5). It is suitable for cotton and cereals.

Red soil:-

• 1). Red soil is formed due to weathering of igneous and metamorphic rocks
• 2). Is highly porous and less fertile but where it is dip it is fertile
• 3).It is less crystalline
• 4). It is red in colour due to presence of iron in it.
• 5). Bajra crop is grown in this soil

Laterite soil:-

• 1). Types of soil is formed by the leaching process in the heavy rainfall areas of tropical India
• 2). It is less fertile only grass can grown on it.
• 3). It is crystalline
• 4).it is red in colour due to little clay and much gravel of red sandstone5). This soil is suitable for rice, cotton, wheat, cereals etc