The main characteristics of alluvial soil found mainly in the Indian plains are as follows:
1. This type of soil is normally found in the plains on which it is very easy to build canals, dig wells as well as to cultivate.
2. Alluvial soils are capable of retaining the moisture in it for a long time.
3. It is a soil having tiny, loose particles, by which it becomes easy to grow crops and the plants are easily able to absorb the nutrients.
4. This is a transported soil, so it is very fertile.
5. There is a lot of humus in these soils because various decomposed substances are mixed into it by the water of the rivers.
6. These soils get a new layer of silt every year and so they always get naturally renewed.
7. Fertilizers are not required in these types of soils.
8. These soils are also known as the bowl of food grains and the population belt of India.