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Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

In India laterite soil is found in ______________.

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Kerala

  4. Jharkhand
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Laterite has been derived from the Latin word ‘later’ which means brick.  The laterite soil develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall.  These soils are mainly found in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and the hilly areas of Orissa and Assam. This soil is very useful for growing tea and coffee. 

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

The soil of Deccan is black in colour due to its __________.

  1. Texture

  2. Maturity

  3. Origin

  4. Formation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 It is believed that climatic condition along with the parent rock material are the important factors for the formation of black soil. This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows. 

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

Which of the following statement/s represent characteristics of black soil? 
A. It develops cracks during hot weather.
B. Iron content present in this soil turns into iron oxide due to diffusion.
C. It's made of fine clay particles.
D. It retains moisture for long.

  1. 'A' and 'C' only

  2. 'A', 'B' and 'C' only

  3. 'C' and 'D' only

  4. 'A', 'C' and 'D' only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The black soils are made up of extremely fine clayey material. They are well-known for their capacity to hold moisture. In addition, they are rich in soil nutrients, such as calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime. This type of soil develops deep cracks during hot weather, which helps in the proper aeration of the soil. These are the characteristics of black soil. 

  • Option B is characteristic of red soil.

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

The only soil of India which has high water retaining capacity is _________.

  1. Alluvial

  2. Mountain

  3. Black

  4. Red
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

1:The black soils are made up of extremely fine i.e. clayey material. They are well-known for their capacity to hold moisture. In addition, they are rich in soil nutrients, such as calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime.
2:The clay soil has the highest water holding capacity and the sand soil has the least. Clay particles are so tiny and have many small pore spaces that make water move slower, (very good water holding capacity)