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Characterized by high iron and aluminum
content, laterite soil is formed in high
rainfall areas and is typically infertile due to
nutrient leaching. It's made suitable for
crops like rice and millet.
LATERITE SOIL
Also known as lava soil, it is derived from
solidified lava and is found in states like
Maharashtra and Gujarat. It retains
moisture well, supporting the cultivation of
cotton and sugar cane.
BLACK SOIL
TYPES OF SOIL
Less fertile and found in warm, moist
climates of southern and eastern India, red
soil requires fertilizers for crop production.
It is used for growing crops like cotton and
millet after enhancing its fertility.
RED SOIL
This soil is found in the northern plains of
India and is highly fertile due to fine sand
and silt deposits from rivers, making it
suitable for a wide range of crops
including rice and wheat.
ALLUVIAL
MOUNTAIN SOIL
Found in hill slopes across regions like
Jammu Kashmir and Uttarakhand,
mountain soil is rich in humus which
makes it fertile for growing crops like
wheat, barley, and tea.
Found in Rajasthan and Gujarat, this sandy
and infertile soil supports minimal
vegetation like cacti and requires extensive
irrigation to grow crops such as wheat and
millet.
DESERT SOIL