Question: Vertisol soil is found in which part of Rajasthan?
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North-Western part
South-Western part
South-Eastern part
Eastern part
This soil contains a lot of clay, due to which its color is black.
Vertisols are found in most areas of Jhalawar, Baran, Kota and Bundi of Rajasthan (South-Eastern part).
🔴Additional Information:
Aridisols – Aridisols are found in the dry climatic regions of Rajasthan. It is found in some areas of Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, Jodhpur, Pali and Jalore.
Alfisols – Alfisols are found in Jaipur, Alwar, Dausa, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Dungarpur, Bundi, Kota, Rajsamand, Udaipur, Bandra and Jhalawar districts of Rajasthan.
Entisol – The color of this soil is light yellow-brown.
Entisol is found in almost all the districts of West Rajasthan.
Inceptisol – This soil can be found anywhere in areas of semiarid to humid climates.
Apart from this, this soil is also found in the plains of alluvial soils in Sirohi, Pali, Rajsamand, Udaipur, Bhilwara, and Chittorgarh districts.