Question

What are the features and classification of alluvial soils?

Answer 1

The following are the characteristics of alluvial soil:

i) It is made up of mineral rich- sediments of rock that have been weathered and eroded in the mountains and deposited in the plains.
ii) Silk, clay, gravel and sand the main constituents of alluvial soil.
iii) According to their age they have been classified into two- Old alluvium is known as Bhangar and new alluvium is known as khadar soil.
iv) This type of soil is very fertile and good for agriculture.