<h3><u>First State</u> : Punjab </h3>
<u>soil</u> - Alluvial soil
<u>crops</u> - Cotton, wheat, sorghum, bajra, maize, barley, jute, tobacco, green and black gram, chickpea, pigeon pea, etc.
<u>Suitable properties</u> : Mix of sandy loam and clay soil. Quick draining in nature. Rich in humus (organic matter) and phosphoric acid
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<u>Second state</u> : Maharashtra </h3>
<u>soil</u> - black soil
<u>Crops</u> - Cotton is the major crop. Other crops include wheat, cereals, rice, jowar, sugarcane, linseed,
<u>Suitable properties</u> : Black soils get sticky when fully wet. Rich in magnesium, iron, aluminum, and lime. They moisture excellently.
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Third state</u> : Orrisa </h3>
<u>soil</u> - laterite soil
<u>crops</u> - wheat, rice, pulses, rubber, tea, coffee, coconut, and cashews.
<u>suitable properties</u> : These Soils are acidic in nature and coarse and crumbly in texture. it is also rich in iron content.
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Fourth state</u> : Rajasthan </h3>
<u>soil</u> - Arid soil
<u>crops</u> - Barley, maize, wheat, millets, cotton, and pulses.
<u>Suitable properties</u> - Sandy soils with low clay content, Saline in nature. Rich in plant food. Poor in organic matter and moisture because arid regions are usually dry.
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<u>Fifth state</u> : Sikkim </h3>
<u>soil</u> - Mountain and Forest Soil
<u>Crops</u>- Wheat, barley, maize, tea, coffee, spices, tropical and temperate fruits.
<u>Suitable properties</u> - Acidic soil, rich in organic matter. Poor in lime, phosphorus, and potash. Good fertilization is required in these soils.