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What are the features of arid soil and alluvial soil |
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Answer» Arid soils range from red to brown in colour.\tThey are sandy in texture and saline in nature. In some areas, the salt content is very high and common salt is obtained by evaporating the water.\tDue to dry climate, high temperature, evaporation is faster and the soil lacks humus and moisture.\tThe lower layers of the soil are occupied by Kankar because of the increasing calcium content downwards.\tAfter proper irrigation, these soils become cultivable as has been in the case of western Rajasthan.Major characteristics of alluvial soil are:1. It is formed by the deposition of the river load as it flows from its upper to its lower course.2. It is light and porous, therefore easily tillable.3. It is a fertile soil as it is rich in minerals, especially potash and lime.4. It is suitable for the growth of a large variety of rabi and kharif crops.5. Soils in the drier areas are more alkaline. Arid soil Features of alluvial soil:1. It is most fertile land.2.it has fosforous acid, potash content. |
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