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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)
 

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

Which soil is the most widespread soil of India?

  1. Alluvial

  2. Black

  3. Laterite

  4. Desert
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Alluvial soil is the most widely spread and important soil. In fact, the entire northern plains are made of alluvial soil. These have been deposited by three important Himalayan river systems– the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.

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

The sandy soils of the desert support _________.

  1. Cactus and thorny bushes.

  2. Mangroves.

  3. Bamboos and sal.

  4. Peepal and neem.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Thorny bushes are found in dry areas of the country. The leaves are in the form of spines to reduce the loss of water. Cactus, khair, babool, keekar are important thorny bushes. They are found in the states of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Eastern slopes of Western Ghats and Gujarat.

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

Which of the following is not an area of Mountain soil?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Jammu and kashmir
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mountain soil is mainly found on the hill slopes. These soils are formed due to mechanical withering caused by snow, rain, temperature variation, etc. These mountain soils are found in hilly regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. These soils occupy about 8% of the total land area of India.