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 deltas of the Mahanadi and the Godavari are rich in __________ soil.

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

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

Right Option : A
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