Tag: abiotic resources
Questions Related to abiotic resources
Which of the following are true in respect of alluvial soil?
$1$. Generally confined to river basins.
$2$. It has been deposited by rivers.
$3$. It is rich in phosphorus and poor in potash.
$4$. It is the most fertile soil.
Match the following.
| A. Alluvial Soil | $1$. Cotton |
|---|---|
| B. Black Soil | $2$. Rice |
| C. Brown Soil | $3$. Tea |
| D. Red Soil | $4$. Wheat |
Peaty soil is found in _________.
Which of the following is/are not the characteristics of red soils?
$1$. They are derived from weathering of old crystalline and metamorphic rocks.
$2$. They contain iron oxides.
$3$. They have high water retention capacity.
$4$. They have high nitrogen content.
The soils of the plains have not been derived ______.
Which of the following soils are formed under typical monsoonal conditions?
Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct?
$1$. The colour of the soil is red due to ferric oxide content.
$2$. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash.
$3$. Red soils look yellow when it occurs in hydrated form.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
Which of the following state has very little alluvial soil?
Match the following types of soil and regions where they are found in India:
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | Alluvial Soils | 1. | Highland areas of the Plateau |
| B. | Black Soils | 2. | Periphery of the Plateau |
| C. | Red Soils | 3. | Deccan Lava Tracts |
| D. | Laterite Soils | 4. | River Basins and Coastal Plains |
Put in descending order of area with the following soils in India ___________.
$1$. red soils
$2$. black soils
$3$. laterite soils
$4$. alluvial soils.