a) Alluvial soil is confined to northern plain, coastal strips, Rajasthan and Gujarat. It is the most widely spread and important soil in India. b) It consists of various proportions of sand, silt and clay. c) As we move inlands to wards the valley soil particles appear some what bigger in size. In the upper reaches of the river valley the soil are coarse. Such soils are common in piedmont plains such as Duars, Chos and Terai. d) Alluvial soil as a whole are very fertile Mostly these soil contain adequate proportion of potash , phosphoric acid and lime which are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse crops. e) Soils in the drier areas are more alkaline and can be productive after proper treatment and irrigation. f) Alluvial soil is divided into Bhangar and Khadar according to their age. ( Continue..)