Q. Which type of soil is most suitable for tea and coffee?
- Mountain soil
- Alluvial soil
- Arid soil
- Red soil
Answer: Mountain Soil
Mountain Soils in India are mostly found in the Himalayan regions, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Kashmir and also in the Peninsula, Eastern Ghats and the summits of Sahyadris.
Various types of crops are cultivated on this type of soil like coffee, tea, wheat, maize, barley, tropical fruits and various types of spices.
Mountain Soil of India
Soil Type of Mountains are mainly found in hill slopes and are formed by deposition of organic matter from woodlands and forests. Mountain soils are generally located in the dry and cold districts like Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti District, Kinnaur District etc.Mountain Soils in India are mostly found in the Himalayan regions, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Kashmir and also in the Peninsula, Eastern Ghats and the summits of Sahyadris.
Various types of crops are cultivated on this type of soil like coffee, tea, wheat, maize, barley, tropical fruits and various types of spices.
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