Question

Name the states of India where the alluvial soil is found.

Answer 1

Hint:
Alluvial soil is among the most widespread soils found in India. It covers around 40 per cent of the country’s total landmass. Alluvial soil is mostly found in the region of Northern plains, other river plains, and deltas. It is also found in coastal areas of northern parts of Gujarat, Narmada, and Tapi valleys.

Complete step by step solution:
Alluvial soil is found in the regions of Indo-Gangetic plains, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam as well as in the northern parts of Gujarat. Alluvial soil is formed by depositions from surface water and thus is also known as depositional soils. These depositions are from the river and its tributaries. This soil consists of proportions of sand, silt, and clay.
Characteristics of Alluvial soil:
This soil is porous and light.
It is easily tillable in nature.
Is one of the most fertile soils found in the region.
A wide range of rabi and Kharif crops can be grown on this soil.
It is rich in minerals such as potash and lime.
Additional information: in the region of upper and middle Ganga plains this soil is classified based on age as new alluvial soil or Khadir and old alluvial soil or Bhangar. Bhangar or old alluvial soil has more particles of kankar whereas new alluvial soil or khadar is more fertile and has more fine particles.

Note:
These soils are more loamy and clayey in lower and middle Ganga plains and Brahmaputra valley. The texture of the soil varies from region to region depending upon the climatic conditions and temperature of the region. The colour of soil ranges from light grey to ash grey.