Types of Soil In India?

Answer 1

Sandy, silty clay, sandy loam, in general type of soils

Answer 2

India is a continent you bound to get all types soil, including desert sands.

Answer 3

India has a wide range of soils, each type being particular of a specific locality. Alluvial and black cotton soils are the two most important soil groups for agricultural production. Alluvial soils cover about 78 mha (about 24%) of the total land and occur in the great Indo-Gangetic Plains, in the valleys of Narmada and Tapti in Madhya Pradesh and the Cauvery in Tamil Nadu. These soils are considered very good for the production of wheat, rice other cereals, pulses, oil seeds, potato, sugarcane, etc. The black cotton soils cover about 51.8 mha.and are found in the States of Mahrashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. These are also considered good for cultivation of cotton, cereals, pulses, oil seeds, citrus fruits, vegetables, etc. In addition, Red soils have been estimated to occur in 51.8 mha and are primarily found in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. These are most suited for rice, ragi (millet), tobacco and vegetable cultivation. Laterite and lateritic soils occur in 12.6 mha. These are not considered good for agriculture. The area of desert soils is about 37 mha. These are also not found suitable for agriculture