Major types and characteristics of soils in India

Types of Soils

  • Soil is the name for the top layer of earth. Typically, soil is softer than the rocky layers beneath it. It is also usually of a black or brown hue. It is made up of smaller particles, which clump together when wet. Soil is nutritious and rich in minerals – and as such plants need it to survive.
  • Soil is a valuable resource of India. Much of the Indian agriculture depends upon the extent and qualities of soil. Weathering prepares loose materials on the surface of the Earth and mixed with decayed organic matters it forms soil.
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