Question

What are the features of alluvial soil?

Answer 1

• these soil are formed by the deposition of river load ie sediments as it flows along its long course ie from its upper course to its lower course
• it is light and porus and hence easily tillable
• it is fertile soil as it is rich in minerals especially potash and lime
• it is deficient in nitrogen and humus expect the alluvium of ganga deltic region which is rich in humus.
• it is suitable for the growth of a large variety of Rabi and kharif crops
• it is alkaline in drier areas.
• it is suitable for the growth of rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, tobacco, gram and oil seeds.

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Answer 2

Answer: Features of alluvial soil:

Explanation:

✯ it is usually found in the northern plains.

✯ it has got composition of sand, silt and clay.

✯ this soil is deposited by three major rivers namely ganga, brahmaputra and indus.

✯ it can be described being of two types, namely bangar and khadar. bangar is old alluvial soil and khadar is recently deposited soil.

✯ it is ideal for growth of  sugarcane, paddy , wheat etc.