Tag: classification of soils
Questions Related to classification of soils
Regur soil is formed from the disintegration of ________.
Black soil contains fine clay particles and is very useful wherever rainfall is less because it is able to _____________.
Black soil is suitable for growing cotton because _________________.
In list A, types of soils and in list B, places where they are available are given. Identify the group that is matched correctly.
| LIST A | LIST B |
|---|---|
| $(1)$ Alluvial soil | $(a)$ Deccan Trap |
| $(2)$ Black soil | $(b)$ Peninsular Plateau |
| $(3)$ Red soil | $(c)$ Western Ghats |
| $(4)$ Laterite soil | $(d)$ Brahmaputra Valley |
Laterite soil is formed in the regions where _________.
In list A, types of soils and in list B,their related details are given. Identify the group that is matched correctly.
| LIST A | LIST B |
|---|---|
| $(1)$ Mountain soil | $(a)$ Tea and Coffee |
| $(2)$ Black soil | $(b)$ Cotton |
| $(3)$ Red soil | $(c)$ Red gram |
| $(4)$ Laterite soil | $(d)$ Wheat |
The soil deposited by rivers is called _____________.
Mountain soil is best suited for the cultivation of tea, coffee and spices because it is rich in _________.
The black cotton soil area is called ____________.
Water holding capacity of clayey soil is more than sandy soil because _____.
a) Space between clay particles is more
b) Surface of clay particle is more
c) Space between sand particle is more
d) Clay particle can absorb more water
Which one of the following alternatives is correct?