Agriculture And Soil In Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#56] Which of the following types of soils is found throughout India in all climatic zones?
Correct Answer

(A) Saline and Alkaline soils

Explanation

Solution: Saline and Alkaline soils types of soils is found throughout India in all climatic zones. Most coastal saline soils are found in the deltaic regions of major rivers in India falling either into Bay of Bengal or the Arabian Sea. Alkaline Soils are also known as Usara soils. Various local names for saline soils are Reh, Kallar, and Chopan, Rakar, Thur, Karl etc.

[#57] Which type of soil retains maximum water?
Correct Answer

(B) Clayey soil

Explanation

Solution: Clayey soil retains maximum water. Clay soil has small, fine particles, which is why it retains the most amount of water.

[#58] Put in descending order of area with the following soils in India: I. Red soils II. Black soils III. Laterite soils IV. Alluvial soils
Correct Answer

(B) IV, II, I, III

Explanation

Solution: Here's the order of these soils in descending order of area in India: Alluvial soils (IV) - These are the most extensive soils in India, found in the Indo-Gangetic plains and along river banks. They are highly fertile. Black soils (II) - Also known as Regur soils, they are found in the Deccan Plateau region. They are suitable for cotton and some other crops. Red soils (I) - These are found in many parts of India, especially in peninsular India. They are less fertile than alluvial soils. Laterite soils (III) - These are mainly found in the western coastal areas, northeastern states, and parts of southern India. They are less fertile and may have a high iron content. So, the correct order in descending area is Option B: IV, II, I, III.

[#59] The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as ________
Correct Answer

(A) Loamy soil

Explanation

Solution: The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as Loamy soil. Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, clay and another type of soil particle known as silt.

[#60] Which of the following are the components of loamy soils? I. Red soil II. Clay soil III. Alluvial soil IV. Silt soil V. Sandy soil
Correct Answer

(C) II and V

Explanation

Solution: Clay soil and Sandy soil are component of Loamy soil. Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, clay and another type of soil particle known as silt.