which is the most widespread and important soil of India? state any five characteristic of this type of soil
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The most widely spread soil in India is Alluvial soil. Its characteristics are:
1)These are of Transported origin.
2)Alluvial soil as a whole is very fertile.
3)According to their age, these soils have been classified into 2 types:-
~Old Alluvium or Bhangar Soil
~New Alluvium or Khaddar Soil
4)These soils contain adequate proportion of Potash, Lime and Phosphoric acid.
5) Silk, clay, gravel and sand the main constituents of alluvial soil.
6)They are ideal for the growth of crops like sugarcane, pawatta,corn,rice,etc
7)It is commonly found in riverbed and flood plains.
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Most widespread and important soil of India
The most widespread and important soil of India is Alluvial Soil.
Characteristics of Alluvial Soil :-
- It is one of the most fertile soils.
- It is porous in nature.
- It is appropriate for the growth of variety of crops such as wheat, rice, barley,bajra, sugarcane etc.
- It contains sand, silt, and clay.
- The soil gets continuously replenished by the seasonal floods.
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