Describe the alluvial soil under the heads:A) FormationB) DistributionC) ClassificationD) Nutrients

Describe the alluvial soil under the heads:A) FormationB) Distribution

1.	Describe the alluvial soil under the heads:A) FormationB) DistributionC) ClassificationD) Nutrients
Answer» Classification- It is classified in two types 1. Khadar 2. Bangar 1. Khadar is the new alluvial soil .2. Bangar is the old alluvial soil Formation - Alluvial soil is made up of sand, silt and clay deposited by rivers like Ganga, kaveri, etc.Distribution - Alluvial soil covers the most of the parts of India about 45% . It covers almost all the northern plains areaNutrients - It is rich in potash, phosphoric acid, and nitrogen. Moreover it is also a rich source of humus.\xa0