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The capacity of soil to produce crop yield is called:

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Important Questions on Soil and Soil Conservation

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Which of the following factors is NOT responsible for the loss of fertility of agricultural land?
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The removal of land surface by water is:
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Which of the following is responsible for high rate of photosynthesis in plants?
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The rate of absorption of water _____ with increase in salt concentration in the soil.
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Which of the following element is not a structural component of plants?
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What determines the thickness of the soil profile?
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Which of the following atmospheric gases is detected using a non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) analyzer?
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Soil erosion can be prevented by:
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‘Pedology’ is the study of _____.

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Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?
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Which one of the following plants is used for green manuring in India ?
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Which of the following is called ‘white alkali soils’?
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Which of the following is beneficial to crop fields?
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Plants which grow in saline soil are _____.
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Deforestation causes:
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Montmorillonite is the dominant clay mineral in which of the following soils?
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In soil water available for plants is

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The combination of which of the following soils is best for plant growth?
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The substances that are added to the soil in the form of nutrients for their healthy growth are:
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Peat Soil is formed _____.