Introduction
6 Major Types of Soil in India are: Alluvial Soil, Laterite Soil, Red and Yellow Soil, Black Soil, Forest and Mountain Soil, Arid soil.
We will navigate through:
– Coloured map of Types of Soils in India, which will include 6 major types of soil as classified above in colour-coded form
– Tabular Comparison of the details of these soil types which include region, characteristics, significance in tabular form
– Mindmap of the Classification of Soil Types in India
Map of Soil Types in India
Classification and Comparison of Soil Types in India
| Soil Type | Characteristics | Regions | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alluvial Soil | Rich in minerals, fertile, well-drained | Indo-Gangetic plains | Highly suitable for diverse crops |
| Laterite Soil | Poor in fertility, rich in iron and aluminum | Western Ghats, Kerala | Challenging for agriculture due to hardness |
| Red and Yellow Soil | Well-drained, clayey, rich in iron oxides | Southern and Eastern | Suitable for crops like millets, pulses |
| Black Soil | Rich in iron, moisture-retentive, deep | Deccan Plateau | Ideal for cotton cultivation, water-retention |
| Forest & Mountain Soil | Variable characteristics, rocky, less fertile | Hilly and mountainous | Limited agricultural use, supports vegetation |
| Arid Soil | Sandy, low fertility, poor water retention | Arid and semi-arid areas | Suitable for drought-resistant crops |
Mindmap of Types of Soil in India
These details are important for competitive exams like UPSC, PCS, SSC and even in other school or college level studies. Coloured maps of types of soil will help you remember the types easily and also to integrate it later with the geographic regions and climate of those areas.
Also Check:
– Climate of India
– Natural Vegetation
– Rivers of India – Coloured Map & List: Easy to Remember
– Agriculture in India: Development and Stats
– Mountains, Ranges, Hills of India: Coloured Map
– Indian Institute of Soil Science [External Link]
– India Land Use Distribution – Chart