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Which soil is considered the best agricultural soil?

APeaty Soil

BArid Soil

CForest Soil

DAlluvial Soil

Answer:

D. Alluvial Soil


Related Questions:

Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination- 2013)

  1. They are generally red.
  2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
  3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
  4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
    താഴെ തന്നിരിക്കുന്ന വസ്തുതകളിൽ നിന്ന് ഏത് മണ്ണ് ആണെന്ന് തിരിച്ചറിയുക: 1.ഇന്ത്യയിൽ ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതൽ ഫലപുഷ്ടിയുള്ള മണ്ണ്. 2.ഇന്ത്യയിൽ ഏറ്റവുമധികം ഉല്പാദനക്ഷമത ഉള്ള മണ്ണ്. 3.നെൽകൃഷിക്ക് ഏറ്റവും അനുയോജ്യമായ മണ്ണ്.

    Consider the following statements regarding red and yellow soils:

    1. They are generally found in regions of high rainfall and low temperature.

    2. They are poor in nitrogen, phosphorus, and humus.

    Consider the following statements regarding laterite soils:

    1. These soils are the result of high leaching under tropical rains.

    2. They are unsuitable for cultivation of crops like cashew, rubber and coffee.

    Which type of soil retains maximum amount of water ?