Alluvial Soil


 
 
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Alluvial Soil

Alluvial Soil: This is a rich and fertile soil formed by the depositional action of rivers. Rivers transport eroded material on their higher reaches and deposit this material on their banks they reach the plains. This fertile alluvial soil supports cultivation of crops. 

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Question : 1

In India, the maximum area is covered by which type of soil?

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

The soil which contains potash, phosphoric acid and lime is an example of __________________

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct in context with alluvial soil:

(a) This is a rich and fertile soil formed by the deposition action of rivers.

(b) Rivers eroded material on their higher reaches and deposit it on their banks they reach the plains.

(c) This fertile soil does not supports cultivation of crops. 

Right Option : A
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