Question

How many types of soil found in India?

• A. 4
• B. 6
• C. 8
• D. 9

Answer 1

The correct option is B 6

There are six Mojar type of soils found in India.

1-Alluvial soils 14.25 lakh sq. km area (43.4%)

2-Red soils 6.1 lakh sq. km area (18.6%)

3- Black or Regur soils area 49.8 million ha. (15%)

4- Desert / Arid soils 1.42 lakh sq. km area (4.3%)

5- Laterite soils 1.22 lakh sq.km area (3.7%)

6- Forest and mountainous soils