Which type of the soil is found in the steep slopes in the foothills of Jammu and Kashmir upto a height of 400 m to 600 m?

Answer: Option A

Lithosol soil is mainly found on steep slopes in the forest hills upto 400 to 600 m above the sea level in Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch districts. This soil varies from gravelly loam to gravelly silty loam in texture. This soil is slightly alkaline in nature. This soil is grey to brown in colour.