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What is the major soil in the North Indian plains?

What is the major soil in the North Indian plains? Correct Answer Alluvial soil

The correct answer is Alluvial soil.

  • Alluvial soil is found in most (43.4%) of the landmass in India.
  • Other soils are found in black soil, red soil, and laterite soil.
  • Alluvial Soil -
    • It is the soil of the plains of North India and the coastal plains of South India, which is mainly carried by rivers.
    • Potash and lime are found in abundance in this soil and lack of phosphorus, nitrogen, and bacteria.
    • This soil is very fertile for the cultivation of sugarcane, wheat, paddy, oilseeds, pulses, etc.
  • Red Soil-
    • ​This soil has the highest iron content.
    • It is found in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, South Eastern Maharashtra, Odisha, East Madhya Pradesh, some parts of Bundelkhand, and Chhota Nagpur.
    • The crops grown in it are tobacco, millet, oilseeds, and wheat.​
  • Black Soil-
    • It is found in the lava regions of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
    • Black soil is also known as Kapasi soil or Regur soil or Lava soil.
  • Additional Information
  •  The origin and classification of soil and detailed study of soil is done under "Pedology".

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