How many primary and secondary types of soil have been identified by the Council of Indian Agriculture Research?

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 5 - Indian Geography>Exercise 5>Q 12

Consider the following statements:

I. The piedmont plain where smaller rivers disappear is called Bhabar.
II. The belt where streams re-emerge is called Terai.

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 5 - Indian Geography>Exercise 5>Q 13

Which one of the following is the main reason for the loss of the top soil in India?

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 5 - Indian Geography>Exercise 5>Q 14

Soil erosion in India occurs in almost all the littoral states but it is most serious along the coast of:

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 5 - Indian Geography>Exercise 5>Q 15

Which one of the following factors is responsible for excessive soil erosion in Chhotanagpur plateau?

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 5 - Indian Geography>Exercise 5>Q 16

Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason?
1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the state.
2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available.
Which of the above is/are the correct reasons?

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 5 - Indian Geography>Exercise 5>Q 17

Karewas are terraces of glacial origin found in:

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 5 - Indian Geography>Exercise 5>Q 18

Which type of soil retains maximum amount of water?

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