Which type of soil is most widespread in India?
- Alluvial soil is widespread in India.
- Alluvial soil has been deposited
by flowing rivers.
- It generally consists of minute particles
of soil of various kinds mixed with salts and other minerals, and
contains animal and vegetable matters in a state of complete decay.
- Old alluvium is called Bhangar. It
contains calcareous deposits locally known as 'Kankar'. Soil is not very
fertile. And hence not suitable for agriculture.
- Newer alluvium is called Khadar. It contains
new alluvium. Used extensively for agriculture. Has no calcareous deposits.