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Consider the following features of a soil type in India.
1. These soils are developed in areas with high temperature and high rainfall.
2. This soil type has rich iron oxide and aluminum.
3. Lack of organic matter makes this soil poor for agricultural cultivation.
4. These soils are commonly found in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh.
The above mentioned soil feature is characterization of:
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Important Questions on Soils of India
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Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
1. They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
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'Counter bunding' is a method of soil conservation used in:
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Salinisation occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effect of salinisation on the irrigated land?
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In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical climate
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Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation?
1. Reduction in weed.
2. Reduction in soil salinity.
3. Reduction in soil erosion.
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Consider the following statements:
The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' aims at
1. Expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.
2. Enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality.
3. Checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture?
1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land
2. Applying gypsum before irrigating in the field
3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field
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