ICSE-X-Geography

04: Soils in India Class 10 Geography

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    How is the Alluvial Soil found in the Ganga plain different from that found in the Godavari valley?
    Ans : The Alluvial Soil of the Ganga plain is formed due to the
    deposition of alluvium which is brought from the Himalayan region. These are
    light in colour. The Alluvial Soil of the Godavari valley is formed due to the
    deposition of alluvium brought mainly from the Deccan trap region which is
    volcanic in origin. It is dark in colour.