Question

Which of the following are the characteristics of alluvial soil?

• A. Very fertile and suited for agriculture.
• B. Contains coarser soils compared to mountain soil.
• C. Can be sub-categorised based on age and soil fertility.
• D. Contains minerals like potash, phosphoric acid and lime.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

Contains minerals like potash, phosphoric acid and lime.

Alluvial soil is very fertile and is finer than mountain soil. It is mostly found in eastern coastal plains, especially in the deltas of the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri rivers.