Soil as a Resource in India
Soil as a Resource in India: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Soil Erosion, Alluvial Soil, Laterite Soil, Black Soil, Soil Conservation, Red and Yellow Soils, Arid Soil, Forest Soils and, Soil Resource
Important Questions on Soil as a Resource in India
What is soil resource?
How was the classification of soil done in ancient India?
Choose the correct type of soil with reference to the shaded area in the given map.
Deep channels created in the clayey soil through running water are known as deltas.
In western _____, arid soils have become cultivable after proper irrigation.(Punjab/Rajasthan/Maharashtra)
_____ soil is also known as regur soil. (Black/Red/Laterite)
In an arid area, _____ (wind/water/glacier) could erode soil from flat or sloping land.
The land which is unfit for cultivation is known as _____ land.(bad/fallow)
Black soil is also known as _____ soil.(regur/khadar/bhangar)
Alluvial soils can be classified as old alluvial and new alluvial on the basis of colour.
Terrace cultivation causes soil erosion.
Deforestation causes _____ erosion. (soil/marine)
The laterite soil is formed due to leaching.
The type of soil found in the northern plains is _____. (Alluvial soil/Red soil/Black soil)
