INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following soils is most suitable for cultivation of cereals? [CRPF 1990]
A
Alluvial soils
B
Red soils
C
Laterite soils
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. Alluvial soil is most suitable for the cultivation of Cereals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alluvial soil is a very fertile soil that contains adequate proportion of minerals like potash, phosphoric acid and lime. This makes it suitable for cultivation of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse crops.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alluvial soils are highly fertile in nature. This soil contains fair to moderate nutrient content depending on its age. This soil is generally covered with grasses. Crops like rice, wheat, sugarcane, tobacco, jute, cotton, oilseeds, fruits and vegetables are grown in this soil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Alluvial soil is formed by the deposition of silt by rivers. This soil is generally fertile, rich in minerals like lime, potash, and phosphoric acid. It is porous and loamy. Paddy, sugarcane, banana, and turmeric are cultivated in this soil.

Detailed explanation-5: -Loamy-textured soils are commonly described as medium textured with functionally-equal contributions of sand, silt, and clay. These medium-textured soils are often considered ideal for agriculture as they are easily cultivated by farmers and can be highly productive for crop growth.

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