Question

Write about the main characteristics of alluvial soils along with its distribution
Characteristics 3 points
Distribution 2 points​

Answer 1

Answer:

characteristics: 1= This soil is comprised of alluvium.

2= they are formed by the sediment deposited from the rivers

3= The fine and newer alluvium is called 'Khadar'.

distribution: 1= They cover an area about 15lakh sq. kms in India

2= they are extensively found in the Indo-Gangetic plain and coastal pls ns .

3= the main crops grown on this type of soils are sugarcane ,wheat ,paddy, jute etc