Question

How many types of soil are found in India?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 9

Answer 1

Hint: The soils of India are classified into different types. This classification is done on the basis of colour, thickness, age, texture, physical and chemical properties of the soil.

Complete answer: Our country had different relief features, climatic realms, landforms, and vegetation types, through which the development of various soils has taken place. There are six types of soil deposits in the country.
1. Alluvial Soil: In India, the entire northern plains are made up of alluvial soil and has been deposited by the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra rivers. The old alluvial soil is known as Bangar and the new alluvial soil is called Khadar.
2. Black Soil: The soil is black and it is also known as regur soil. This soil is perfect for growing cotton. The Black soil is spread over the northwestern Deccan plateau.
3. Red and Yellow soil: On crystalline igneous rocks, red soil is formed. The red and yellow soils are found in the regions of Chattisgarh, Odisha, etc.
4. Laterite Soil: From the Latin word, later which means bricks, Laterite has been derived. It develops under the subtropical and tropical climate and is generally found in the southern states.
5. Arid Soil: The colour of the soil ranges from red to brown. Arid Soil is usually saline in nature and sandy in texture. It is typically found in the regions of Rajasthan.
6. Forest Soils: The soil is found in the mountainous and hilly region where sufficient rainforest is available. The texture of the soil varies as per the mountain environment.

Thus the correct option is B.

Note: The most significant renewable natural resource is Soil and is a medium of plant growth and also supports different types of living organisms on the planet. To form soil up to a few cm, it takes millions of years.