Question

What is Alluvial Soil and Black soil?​

Answer 1

Differences:

Alluvial soil

(i) These soils are formed by deposition of rivers.

(ii) These are confined to the northern plains and coastal plains.

(iii) These are fine and highly fertile.

(iv) These support many crops like rice, wheat.

Black soil (Regur soil)

(i) These soils are formed by weathering of igneous rocks and lava flow.

(ii) These are found in north western part of peninsular plateau mainly in Maharashtra, parts of Gujarat.

(iii) These are fertile.

(iv) Cotton grows best in this soil.

Answer 2

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Alluvial Soil :-
It is the most widespread soil in India. It is found in the Northern Plains, Coastal Plains and Deltas of various river. This soil is formed due to the deposition of sediments by the Rivers.


Black Soil :-
It is formed from dark igneous rocks. It is found in the north western part of the Deccan Plateau. It is made up of fine clayey material and can hold moisture. Black soil is locally called regur. It is best suited for the cultivation of cotton and sugarcane.