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Features of “Regur” soil and “ Arid soil” |
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Answer» Following are the characteristics of alluvial soil:\tAlluvial soil is considered the most fertile soil. The entire northern plains of India are made of alluvial soil.\tAlluvial soil contains sand, silt and clay.\tAccording to age, the alluvial soil is classified as Bangar (old alluvial) and Khadar (new alluvial).\tAlluvial soil contains an ample amount of potash, phosphoric acid and lime. The soil is thus suitable for the growth of sugarcane.Following are the characteristics of arid soil:i). The soil range red to brown in color.ii). The soils contain considerable amount of soluble salts.iii) .The soils contain low percentage of organic matter due to dry climate and absence of vegetation.iv). The soil is alkaline in nature as there is not rainfall to wash soluble salts. Black soilHave high phosphonic contentForms cracks during summerIdeal soil to grow cotton |
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