Give a geographical reason for each of the following:

(i) Different regions in India have different kinds of soil for agriculture.

(ii) Alluvial soils vary in texture.

(iii) Nearly all types of crops grow well in riverine soils.

(i) Why is soil a valuable resource for India?

(ii) Why is black soil considered a productive soil?

Name one soil of volcanic origin commonly found in India. Name one crop widely grown on this soil.

Give a geographical reason for each of the following:

(i) Deltaic alluvium is more fertile than the coastal alluvium.

(ii) Black soil is largely found in the Deccan Trap region.

(iii) Black soil is often referred to as Cotton soil or Regur soil.