The alluvial soil is spread all over the plains of north India. They are also found in the four delta regions of the south. Strips of alluvium occur along rivers in the plateau as well as in the mountains. Alluviums are mainly loams, i.e. mixtures of sand and clay. New alluvial loams are very … [Read more...]

Introduction: India is predominantly an agricultural country. For the purpose of discussing the characteristics of Indian soil, we have divided it into two essentially different sets, viz. (1) North Indian soil and (2) South Indian Soil. North Indian Soil The Northern India plains are mostly … [Read more...]

Soil is the name for the top layer of earth. Typically, soil is softer than the rocky layers beneath it. It is also usually of a black or brown hue. It is made up of smaller particles, which clump together when wet. Soil is nutritious and rich in minerals - and as such plants need it to … [Read more...]

Types of Soil in Gujarat The plains and the peninsulas constitute two basic soil regions of the State of Gujarat. The southern parts of the Gujarat plains shows deep black soils. The central Gujarat possesses sandy loam soil, locally called Goradu which is highly fertile. The Goradu region … [Read more...]