Question

Which of the following soils are mostly found in the river basins and coastal plains of India?

• A. Alluvial soils
• B. Black soils
• C. Laterite soils
• D. Red soils

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Alluvial soils

Alluvial soil (loam soil)

• Most common soil type in India.

• About 40 percent of the country's land area is alluvial soil

• Mostly found in North Indian plains.

• Soils carried and deposited by rivers and streams.

• Fertile soil suitable for cultivation of rice, sugarcane, wheat, cereal crops etc.

• A soil that is high in potash and low in phosphorus.

• The color of alluvial soil varies from light gray to dark gray.