Why are river-valley soils in Arunachal Pradesh good for farming?

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River-valley soils in Arunachal Pradesh are highly suited for agriculture because they are characterized by rich alluvial soils. Unlike the mountainous areas of the state, which are often subject to erosion and characterized by acidic soil types such as inceptisols and ultisols, these valley deposits provide a more fertile environment for cultivation.1