Which soil is found in Ajmer, Udaipur, Bhilwara and Sirohi Districts of Rajasthan?

Option 3 : Red soil

The correct answer is Red soil.

• The soil is found in Ajmer, Sawai Madhopur, Sirohi, Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Bhilwara districts is red soil.
• Characteristics:
  • This soil is suitable for groundnut.
  • This soil lacks fertile elements.
  • It is made up of the disintegrated materials of granite, schist, and gneiss rocks.
  • It lacks calcium and nitrogen.
  • Red and yellow colour of this soil are due to its iron content.

• Black Soil:
  • This soil is found in the state's south-eastern districts of Kota, Bundi, Baran, and Jhalawar.
  • It is a loamy soil with higher clay content.
  • Calcium and potash are sufficient in this soil but it lacks nitrogen.
  • The fertile soil yields high production of commercial crops like sugarcane, coriander, rice, and soyabean. 
  • It is highly suitable for cotton cultivation.
• Alluvial Soil:
  • The soil is found in the state's northern and eastern districts of Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Dausa, Jaipur, and Tonk.
  • It is sandy loam in composition and is fertile soil.
  • It is rich in calcium, phosphorous, potash, and iron contents but lacks nitrogen.
  • This soil is suitable for growing wheat, mustard, cotton, and tobacco.