Question | Which soil is best suited for agriculture? | |
Type | multiple_choice | |
Option | Old alluvium | incorrect |
Option | New alluvium | correct |
Option | Peat soil | incorrect |
Option | Red soil | incorrect |
Solution | New Alluvium soil also known as Khadar is very fertile in nature owing to the new organic material that gets deposited during floods. The sil has high humus content, high water holding capacity and is less acidic. Hence, new alluvium soil is best suited for agriculture. |