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04: Soils in India Class 10 Geography

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    Section : A
    Very short Questions
  • Qstn #1
    Which subject deals with the study of Soil?
    Ans : Pedology is the
    subject deals with the study of soil.
  • Qstn #2
    What do you mean by ‘Soil’?
    Ans : ‘Soil’ means the uppermost layer of the earth’s crust, which
    contains the organic as well as mineral matter necessary for the growth of
    plants.
  • Qstn #3
    What all conditions can alter the characteristics of Soil?
    Ans : The conditions of climate, topography, vegetation and
    underlying rock can alter the characteristics of Soil.
  • Qstn #4
    Mention the types of Soils found in India. Or Name the four major Soil types found in India, leaving out desert and mountain Soils. Or Name four major groups of Soil found in the Indian Plains and Plateaus.
    Ans : There are four main types of Soils found in India:
    1. Alluvial Soil,
    2. Black Soil,
    3. Red Soil,
    4. Laterite Soil.
  • Qstn #5
    Which two types of Soils are the most important Soils?
    Ans : Alluvial Soil and Black Soil are the most important
    Soils.
  • Qstn #6
    What is meant by ‘in Situ’?
    Ans : ‘In situ’ are the Soils which are found where they are
    formed.
  • Qstn #7
    Mention two ways by which Soil can get nitrogen.
    Ans : Fertilizers and mixed farming.
  • Qstn #8
    What do you understand by Humus?
    Ans : Humus: The decaying of organic materials, e.g., dead
    leaves, stems, roots, living bacteria, fungi, worms etc., produce humus, which
    is important for Soil fertility.
  • Qstn #9
    Where are Alluvial Soils found in India?
    Ans : Alluvial Soils occupy the extensive tracts of Punjab,
    Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Bengal, Orissa, and the coastal strips of Peninsular
    India. They also occupy parts of Gujrat and Rajasthan.
  • Qstn #10
    Name the Soil known for its self-ploughing quality and the capacity to hold moisture. Name any two cash crops for which it is specially suited.
    Ans : Black cotton Soil; Cotton and Sugarcane.
  • Qstn #11
    What is one disadvantage of Bhangar alluvium ?
    Ans : Sometimes it has high content of sodium salts which makes
    it unproductive.
  • #12
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    Which minerals are found in Regur Soil?
    Ans : Iron, Calcium, Aluminium and Magnesium.
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