Question

Write four important characteristics of Alluvial soil. Name the areas where it
is most commonly found

Answer 1

Answer:

Major characteristics of alluvial soil are:-

1. It is formed by the deposition of the river load as it flows from its upper to its lower course.

2. It is light and porous, therefore easily tillable.

3. It is a fertile soil as it is rich in minerals, especially potash and lime.

4. It is suitable for the growth of a large variety of rabi and kharif crops.

5. Soils in the drier areas are more alkaline.

* alluvial soil is found in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal in abundance. However, in states like Gujarat, parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh also have this soil.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Alluvial soil is the most fertile soil

the whole Northern Plains of India are made up of Alluvial soil .

Alluvial soil contains sand silt and clay .

according to age aluminium soil is classified as Bangar and Khadar

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