Type of the soils

On the basis of genesis, colour, composition and location, the soils of India have been classified into:

• 1. Alluvial soils

• 2. Black soils

• 3. Red and Yellow soils

• 4. Laterite soils

• 5. Arid soils

• 6. Saline soils

• 7. Peaty soils

• 8. Forest soils