Which soil is found maximum in Uttar Pradesh?

The correct option is 2 i.e., Alluvial soil.

• Alluvial soil is found maximum in Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points

• Alluvial soil:
  • The alluvial soil occurs mainly in the Satluj- Ganga- Brahmaputra Plains.
  • They are also found in the valleys of the Narmada, Tapi and in the Eastern and Western coastal plains.
  • Alluvial soil has potash deficiency.
  • The colour of soil varies from light grey to ash.
  • Alluvial soil is suited for Rice, maize, wheat, sugarcane, etc.

Additional Information

• Black soil:
  • Black soil is also known as cotton soil.
  • This is the third largest group in India.
  • Black soil is formed from rocks of cretaceous lava.
  • Black soil stretches over the parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Western parts of Madhya Pradesh, North-Western Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand up to Raj Mahal hills.
  • The soil is rich in iron, lime, calcium, potash, magnesium and aluminium.
  • Black soil has high water retaining capacity and is good for cotton cultivation, Tobacco, citrus fruits, castor, and linseed.