Soils in andhra pradesh

Answer 1

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The category of soil in the state ranges from poor coastal sands to highly fertile deltaic alluvium. Black soils cover 25 % of the total cultivated land and the alluvial loamy clay soils found in Krishna and Godavari deltas cover 5% of the cultivated area. The coastal sands occupy only 3% while the remaining 1% is covered by laterite soils in certain pockets of the State.

Answer 2

Andhra pradesh has diverse soil types including red soils, black soils, alluvial soils, and laterite soils. Red soils are predominant in the southern part of the state, while black soils are found in the central and western parts. Alluvial soils are located along the river basins, while laterite soils are found in hilly areas. These different soil types support a variety of crops grown in the region.