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Hill soils that are present at foot hills of Aravallis are also called as
Hill soils that are present at foot hills of Aravallis are also called as
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The correct option is D Lithosols
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soils that are present at foot hills of Aravallis are also called as
lithosols. Dungarpur, Banswara & parts of Udaipur, Chittorgarh districts have
such soils. These soils are reddish in colour with granular/crumb structure
& well drained. These soils have rich content of iron-oxide and devoid of
calcium salts because calcium salts soluble in water and are easily washed
away. Soils are suitable for maize, chillies, wheat, barley and rapeseed
cultivation.
Hill soils that are present at foot hills of Aravallis are also called as lithosols. Dungarpur, Banswara & parts of Udaipur, Chittorgarh districts have such soils. These soils are reddish in colour with granular/crumb structure & well drained. These soils have rich content of iron-oxide and devoid of calcium salts because calcium salts soluble in water and are easily washed away. Soils are suitable for maize, chillies, wheat, barley and rapeseed cultivation.
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