Question

What are the major soil types found in India? Give one important characteristic of each.

Answer

The major types of soil found in India are:

  • Alluvial soil – This type of soil is very fertile and forms major agricultural land of our country.
  • Black soil – This soil has an ability to retain moisture and become sticky when wet.
  • Red soil – This type of soil is highly porous, fine grained and deep.
  • Leterite soil – This type of soil is found in the reason of heavy rainfall.