Madhya Pradesh - Study Mode
[#1016] Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Red-Yellow soil is an end-product of Archaean, Dharwar and Gondwana rocks. 2. The red colour is because of the oxidation of iron, and yellow is because of the hydrolysis of ferric oxide in the soil.
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 and 2
[#1017] Which of the following statements about Narmada valley region is/are correct? 1. Narmada valley is situated very close to the Tropic of Cancer. 2. The average maximum temperature in this zone is in the month of May and the minimum in December.
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 and 2
[#1018] Which of the following statements about Baghelkhand plateau region is/are correct? 1. This region has a monsoon climate because the Tropic of Cancer passes almost from the middle of the region. 2. The average temperature of summer is 35.5°C whereas in winter, it is 12.5°C.
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Solution: 1. This region has a monsoon climate because the Tropic of Cancer passes almost from the middle of the region. Most regions on the Tropic of Cancer experience two distinct seasons: an extremely hot summer with temperatures often reaching 45°C and a warm winter with maxima around 22°C. 2. The average temperature of summer is 35.5°C whereas in winter, it is 12.5°C. The average temperature of summer is 35.5°C whereas in winters, it is 12.5°C. Average rainfall in this region is 125 cm. Summary. Climatic Features of Madhya Pradesh.
[#1019] Consider the following statements 1. Laterite soil is composed by the prolonged and rigorous weathering of the parent rock. 2. Alluvial soil is found in Morena, Bhind, Gwalior and Shivpuri districts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Solution: 1. Laterite soil is composed by the prolonged and rigorous weathering of the parent rock. Laterite soil is reddish to yellow in color with a lower content of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, lime, and magnesia with 90% - 100% of iron, aluminum, titanium, and manganese oxides. The word laterite has been derived from the Latin word that means brick. 2. Alluvial soil is found in Morena, Bhind, Gwalior and Shivpuri districts. It is the most fertile soil. It is formed due to eroded and deposited particles brought by rivers. It is found of the area of Central India's region which includes Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Gwalior and Shivpuri districts.
[#1020] Consider the following statements. 1. Most of the soil erosion in Madhya Pradesh is done by Chambal river and its tributaries. 2. Mixed soil is rich in nitrogen and phosphate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 or 2
Explanation
Solution: 1. Most of the soil erosion in Madhya Pradesh is done by Chambal River and its tributaries. Chambal River caused the highest gully erosion of the soil in Rajasthan. The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River. Due to gully erosion of soil by the Chambal River the area is degraded ravines, locally called Bihads. 2. Mixed soil is rich in nitrogen and phosphate. Soil is a major source of nutrients needed by plants for growth. The three main nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Together they make up the trio known as NPK.