alluvial soils Flashcards
1
Q
How many types of soil are there in india? and name them.
A
6, Alluvial soil, black soil, red and yellow soil, arid soil, forest soil , laterite soil.
2
Q
Name the properties of alluvial soils
A
- most fertile
2.it is spread over 40% of india
3.it is found in northern plains and costal plains
4.deposited by ganga, bharmaputra,
indus
5.its has fine particles of clay and silt
6.it has potash phospheric acid and lime
7 it is ideal for growth of paddy and wheat.
3
Q
what are the two types of alluvial soils?
A
old alluvial and new alluvial
4
Q
other name for alluvial soils?
A
bhangar and khadar
