It is mostly found in areas such as Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It is also found in states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Black soil is excellent and clayey and can hold a lot of moisture.
Q. How was alluvial fan formed?
Alluvial fans are usually created as flowing water interacts with mountains, hills, or the steep walls of canyons. Streams carrying alluvium can be trickles of rainwater, a fast-moving creek, a powerful river, or even runoff from agriculture or industry.
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Q. Which is the largest alluvial plain in India?
Indo-Gangetic Plains
Q. Is alluvial soil good for farming?
Alluvial Soils Most are sandy loam to silt loam in texture. They have good to excellent water holding capacity, good nutrient holding capacity, and low erosion potential. They are easy to till with light equipment and suitable for a variety of crops.
Q. What grows best in alluvial soil?
Alluvial Soils Being one of the most important and fertile soils of India they support grow th of wide variety of crops such as Rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, jute, potato and vegetables, but they are deficient in nitrogen, phosphorous and Humus.
Q. In which state is black soil formed?
The black soil in India is found in the states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. Black soil is formed due to the weathering or erosion of the basalt rocks. Basalt rocks are prominently found in the region of Maharashtra as the quantity of basalt rock is more.
Q. Is black soil formed?
Black soil is formed by the weathering or breaking of igneous rocks and also by the cooling or solidification of lava from the volcano eruption. Therefore, it is also called lava soil.
Q. In which state which soil is found?
Different soil types in India: Understand the differences using an Easy-to-Learn Table
| Types of Soils | States where found | Rich in: |
|---|---|---|
| Laterite | Karnataka, Kerala, Tamilnadu, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Orissa hills. | Iron oxide and potash |
| Arid and Desert | Western Rajastan, north Gujarat and southern Punjab | Soluble salts, phosphate |
