INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils?
A
These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture
B
These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash
C
These are usually fine grained
D
These are by far the most fertile
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solution(By Examveda Team) Alluvial soils are not generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash. The alluvial soils are generally rich in potash but poor in phosphorous.

Detailed explanation-2: -The alluvial soils vary in nature from sandy loam to clay. They are generally rich in potash but poor in phosphorous. In the Upper and Middle Ganga plain, two different types of alluvial soils have developed, viz. Khadar and Bhangar.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alluvial soil is very fertile soil. Alluvial soil is not good for agriculture is a wrong statement.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is formed by the deposition of the river load as it flows from its upper to its lower course. It is light and porous, therefore easily tillable. It is a fertile soil as it is rich in minerals, especially potash and lime. More items

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