CDS · 2023 Geography › Physical Geography of IndiaConsider the following characteristics of a soil type : 1. These soils consist of various proportions of sand, silt and clay. 2. These soils contain adequate proportions of potash, phosphoric acid and lime. 3. These soils can be further classified on the basis of their age. Identify the type of soil on the basis of the given characteristics.
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