What type of soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast? Give three main features of this type of soil ......... Well ..please elaborate this answer

Alluvial soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast.
Features:
1) The alluvial soil contains various amounts of sand, silt and clay.
2) These soils contain ample quantity of phosphoric acid, potash and lime which are helpful in the growth of paddy, wheat sugarcane and other cereal and pulse crops.
3) Lands of alluvial soils are largely cultivated and thickly populated due to its rich fertility.

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Alluvial soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast. The three main features are; 1. These are of transported origin. 2. Alluvial soil as a whole is very fertile. 3. These soil contain adequate propotion of Potash, Lime and Phospheric acid, which are ideal for the growth of crops like sugarcane.

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