Question

Write notes on the major soil types and major crops cultivated in the Northern mountain region, Northern plains, Peninsular plateau and coastal plains.

Answer 1

Northern mountain : 

• Soil : Mountain soil 
• Crops : Potato, barley, saffron, apple, orange

Northern Plains :

• Soil : Alluvial soil
• Crops : Wheat, maize, rice, sugarcane

Peninsular plateau :

• Soil : Black soil 
• Crops : Cotton, maize, sugarcane

Coastal plains : 

• Soil : Alluvial soil 
• Crops : Paddy, coconut