Describe the distribution of alluvial soils in India.

The distribution:
i. Alluvial soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys.

ii. These soils cover about 40 per cent of the total area of the country.

iii. They are depositional soils, transported and deposited by rivers and streams.

iv. Through a narrow corridor in Rajasthan, they extend into the plains of Gujarat.

v. In the Peninsular region, they are found in deltas of the east coast and in the river valleys.