Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#621] Which soil is found around the Wular lake region of Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) Peaty Soil

Explanation

Solution: Near the banks of the Jhelum River and in the vicinity of the Wular, Manasbal and Anchar lakes is found the rich peaty soil, locally known as Nambal.

[#622] Which soil is considered ideal for paddy cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Alluvial Soil

Explanation

Solution: Alluvial Soil is very fertile and very useful from agricultural point of view. Rice, wheat, maize, jowar and bajra are grown in this soil.

[#623] Which type of soil has high water holding capacity as compared to other soils of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(B) Mountain Meadow Soil

Explanation

Solution: Mountain Meadow soil is mainly found in Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Gurez, Baramulla, Lolab and Sonamarg. The texture of this soil varies from sandy loam to clay loam alongwith fine to coarse granular structure. This soil is alkaline in nature and have high organic carbon content. It has high water holding capacity (50%- 60%) as compared to other soils of the Union Territory.

[#624] The Upper Indus valley in Ladakh contains which type of soil?
Correct Answer

(A) Alluvial Soil

Explanation

Solution: Alluvial soil is found on the river terraces of Indus and its tributaries. Leh, Shey, Basgo, Tingmosgang and Chushul have this type of soil. The colour of this soil varies from light to dark brown. With the help of irrigation in the Upper Indus region, the cultivation of vegetables, barley, millets, pulses, fodder, apricot and orchids takes place.

[#625] Paddar area of Doda district has deposits of which mineral?
Correct Answer

(C) Sapphire

Explanation

Solution: The Sapphire occurs in Paddar area in district Doda, Jammu & Kashmir state. The Sapphire of paddar is deep bluish in colour resembling peacock neck and is world renowned Gem-stone for its clarity and transparency.