Question

What is the major soil in the North Indian plains?
1. Mountainous soil
2. Black soil
3. Red soil
4. Alluvial soil

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 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.
•  The origin and classification of soil and detailed study of soil is done under "Pedology".