Indian Physical Geography› Soils, Soil Conservation and Watershed Programmes
Consider the following characteristics of a soil type :
1. These soils consist of various proportions of sand, silt and clay. 2. These soils contain adequate proportions of potash, phosphoric acid and lime. 3. These soils can be further classified on the basis of their age. Identify the type of soil on the basis of the given characteristics.
Answer a.
Alluvial soils vary in sand, silt and clay, are rich in potash, phosphoric acid and lime, and are divided by age into khadar and bhangar. Alluvial soils are deposited by rivers, so their texture ranges through sand, silt and clay. They generally contain adequate potash, phosphoric acid and lime, and they are classified by age into the older bhangar and the newer khadar.
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