Question: Which is the most fertile soil in Rajasthan?
Options:
Alluvial soil
Laterite soil
Clayey soil
Black soil
🌱 Alluvial Soils in Rajasthan
→ Found in North-Eastern Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Dausa, Jaipur, and Tonk.
→ Formed by sediments brought down by rivers.
→ Consistent Composition: Low in nitrogen but rich in potash, phosphoric acid, and alkalies.
→ Old Alluvium is called Bangar, and New Alluvium is called Khadar.
→ These soils are considered the most fertile soils in Rajasthan.
📝 Additional Information
→ 8 Major Types of Soil in India:
Alluvial Soil
Desert Soil
Black Soil
Red and Yellow Soil
Laterite Soil
Forest or Mountain Soil
Alkaline Soil
Peaty and Marshy Soils
→ Alluvial Soil Coverage: Covers almost 40% of India's land area.
→ Formed after the weathering of big rocks due to extreme climatic changes like rainfall and heat.