In Gujarat, the deltaic alluvium soil which are sandy loam to silty clay loam in texture are called

A. Khadar

B. Chalka

C. Bhavar

D. Goradu soils

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

In Gujarat, the deltaic alluvium soil which is sandy loam to silty clay loam in texture is called Goradu soil.
This is alluvial in origin and belongs to the order Alfisol. The texture of the soil is loamy sand. The soil is deep enough to respond well to manuring and a variety of crops of the tropical and sub-tropical regions. The organic matter content of only 0.67% and available B varies from 0.3 to 0.5 ppm.