GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SOIL AND AGRICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are not true in respect of alluvial soil?
A
It is the most fertile soil
B
It has been deposited by rivers
C
Generally confined to river basins
D
It is rich in phosphorus and poor in potash
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solution(By Examveda Team) The following that are true in respect of alluvial soil are that it is generally confined to river basins, it has been deposited by rivers and it is the most fertile soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -The fertile alluvium deposited by the rivers makes the region highly fertile and suitable for agriculture. The alluvial soil is rich in potash, phosphoric acid, and lime but deficient in organic matter.

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