Red loam soil is found in which districts of Rajasthan? 1. Udaipur and Chittorgarh 2. Jaisalmer and Barmer 3. Banswara and Dungarpur 4. Jaipur and Dausa

Red loam soil is found in which districts of Rajasthan? 1. Udaipur and Chittorgarh 2. Jaisalmer and Barmer 3. Banswara and Dungarpur 4. Jaipur and Dausa Correct Answer 1 and 3

The correct answer is 1 and 3.

  • Red loam soil:
    • Found in the southern part of the state, in the districts of Dungarpur, Banswara and some parts of Udaipur and Chittorgarh.
    • These soils are reddish in colour.
    • It has a granular or crumb structure.
    • It has rich contents of iron-oxides and is devoid of calcium salts.
    • Suitable for cultivating maize, chillies, wheat, barley and rapeseed.

Additional Information

Region Type of Soil Features
Jaisalmer and Barmer Dunes and associated soil Desert soil and are only deposited sand
Jaipur and Dausa Sierozems Yellowish-brown, sandy to loam to sandy clay loam soil

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