5 Questions
In which region of India are alluvial soils found in deltas of the east coast and in the river valleys?
Peninsular region
What type of alluvial soil is deposited by floods annually, enriching the soil by depositing fine silts?
Khadar
What percentage of the total area of the country do alluvial soils cover?
About 40%
Which type of alluvial soil represents a system of older alluvium, deposited away from the flood plains?
Bhangar
What do alluvial soils generally contain more of, but are poor in phosphorous?
Potash
Test your knowledge about the widespread alluvial soils in the northern plains and river valleys of India. Learn about their characteristics, deposition by rivers and streams, and distribution across different regions of the country.
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