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What type of soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast? Give three main features of this type of soil.
Book Title - Contemporary India, Chapter - 1, Resources and Development
Jan 06, 2023
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Question :
What type of soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast? Give three main features of this type of soil. Answer in 30 words.
Answer :
Alluvial soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast. It is a type of soil that is made up of sediment deposited by rivers. Three main features of alluvial soil are:
1. It is fertile
2. It is well-drained, and
3. It has a high water-holding capacity.
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