Q. Which soil is formed by deposition of silt brought by rivers?
Answer: Alluvial
Notes: Alluviul soil is loose, unconsolidated sediment that has been eroded, reshaped by water in some form, and redeposited in a non-marine setting. Alluviul soil is typically made up of a variety of materials, including fine particles of silt and clay and larger particles of sand and gravel.

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