Question

What type of soil is found in the river deltas of the Eastern Coast? Give three main features of this type of soil.

Answer 1

Alluvial soil is found in the eastern coastal plan is particularly in the deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri rivers.

Three main features of this type of soil are as follows :

• The alluvial soil consists of various proportions of sand, silt, and clay.
• These soils are very fertile. Due to its high fertility, regions of alluvial soils are intensively cultivated and densely populated.
• These soils contain an adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric acid, and lime which are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat, and other cereal and pulse crops.

Answer 2

Answer:

Alluvial soil

Alluvial soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast.

Features:-

1) The alluvial soil contains various amounts of sand, silt and clay

2) These soils contain ample quantity of phosphoric acid, potash and lime which are helpful in the growth of paddy, wheat sugarcane and other cereal and pulse crops.

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