Alluvial Soil


 
 
Concept Explanation
 

Alluvial Soil

Alluvial Soil: This is the most widespread soil in India, which has been deposited by three important Himalayan river systems - the Indus, the Ganges and the Brahmaputra, covering about 45.6 per cent of the area. Due to its high fertility, areas having this soil are intensively cultivated and densely populated.

Some features of alluvial soil are given below:

  • This soil is mostly found in river valley of the Northern Plains (Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra), strips in Gujarat and Rajasthan, in Eastern coastal plains in the deltas of Peninsular rivers (Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri).
  • It is made up of silt; sand and clay rich in nutrients like potash, phosphoric acid. And lime. It is suitable for growing paddy, wheat, sugarcane and other cereal and pulse crops.
  • In inland river valleys soil particles are of bigger size. Near the break of slope, soils are coarse. These soils are more common in the plains at the foothills such as Duars, Chos and Terai.
  • It can also be described on the basis of age. The older alluvial soil, further away from the rivers, is known as Bangar, whereas the newer soil near the rivers is known as Khadar. This is lighter in colour, has finer particles and is more fertile than Bangar soil.
  • Alluvial soils in the drier areas are more alkaline and can be productive after proper treatment and irrigation.
  • Map of India which shows the Alluvial Soil is :

    Sample Questions
    (More Questions for each concept available in Login)
    Question : 1

    ' Khadar ' is another name of _________________

    Right Option : C
    View Explanation
    Explanation
    Question : 2

    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
    View Explanation
    Explanation
    Question : 3

    Which of the following soil type is most suitable for the cultivation of cereals ?

    Right Option : C
    View Explanation
    Explanation
    Chapters
    Constitutional Development in India
    Non-Constitutional Organisation
    Art, Architecture & Culture of India
    Pantings
    Theatre
    Dance
    Music
    The State Legislature
    Local Self Goverment
    Emergency Provisions
    Constitutional Organisation
    Union And Its Territory
    Structure of Indian Constitution
    Third Phase of National Movement
    Indian Struggle Against British Rule
    Constitutional Development of India
    Socio Religious Reforms
    Growth of British Paramountacy
    Post Mughal Period
    Irrigation System Of India
    National Income
    Inflation And Trade Cycles
    Poverty And Unemployment
    Infrastructure In India
    Sectors Of Indian Economy
    Economic Growth And Development
    Banking System In India
    Census of India 2011
    Windlife Conservation In India
    Architecture During Medivial India
    Major Industries In India
    Means Of Transport In India
    Natural Vegetation
    Agriculture In India
    The Physical Features Of India
    Soils In India
    Climate Of India
    Drainage System of India
    Advent Of The Europeans
    The State Executive
    Judiciary In India
    The Union Legislature
    The Union Executive
    Fundamental Rights and Duties
    Constituent Assembly
    Second Phase of National Movement
    First Phase of National Movement
    The Revolt Of 1857
    Election Commission Of India
    Lodhi Dynasty
    Mughal Empire And Beyond
    Tughlaq and Sayyid Dynasty
    Slave Dynasty
    Khilji Dynasty
    The Early Kingdoms
    The Mauryan Empire
    The Age Of The Guptas
    Chemistry In Everyday Life
    Administrative Structure of Delhi Sultanate
    Post Gupta Era
    Post Mauryan Period
    Religious Reform Movement
    Vedic Civilization
    Indus Valley Civilization
    Tissues In Organism
    Units And Dimensions
    Pre-Historic Period
    Environmental Studies
    Bio-Diversity
    Human And Regional Geography
    Fiscal And Monetary Policy In India
    Major Institutions
    Economic Planning Of India
    India - Size And Location
    Constitutional Amendments and Provisions
    Content / Category
    Class / Course
     
     
    Related Videos
    Language - Hindi/English


    Students / Parents Reviews [10]