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Mention the characteristics of Alluvial soils.
Solution
The characteristics are:
1. Alluvial soils are deposited by river.
2. These soils are limited to river basins and plains.
3. These are very fertile soils.
4. These consist of fine-grained clay and sand.
5. These soils are rich in potash but poor in phosphorus.
6. These are generally deep soils.
Some More Questions From Soils Chapter
What is soil?
What are the main factors responsible for the formation of soil ?
Mention the three horizons of a soil profile.
Name physical properties of soils.
Name the three measures to conserve soils.
How is humus formed? What is its significance?
What are the characteristics of a fertile soil?
Describe loams.
What is ravine? Where are these found in India?
Why is soil?
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