What are the major soil types found in India ?Give one important charc

1.	What are the major soil types found in India ?Give one important charcteristic of each.
Answer» tion:1. Alluvial soil : the soil that are composed of alluvium are CALLED alluvial soil . They are formed from the sediments deposited by the rivers as in the Indo-gangetic plains and by the sea waves in coastal plain. 2. Black soil : This soil is also known as 'Regur' .They are derived from BASALT rock.3. Red soil : They are formed from the weathering of granite, geneiss and other crystalline rocks.4. Laterite soil : these soils are formed in tropical areas under the CONDITIONS of HIGH temperature and rainfall .5. Desert soil : These soils are formed under desert and semi desert, conditions. They are largely FOUND in north-western part of India. 6. Mountain soil : these soils are mainly found on the slopes of mountains and hills covered by forests.

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