Soil Resources in India

Soil forms through pedogenesis

Soil forms through pedogenesis, the process in which rocks break down and mix with organic matter over a long period. It develops under the influence

Soil contains inorganic materials such as

Soil contains inorganic materials such as silica, clay, and chalk, and organic matter such as humus. Humus is the ultimate form of organic matter and

Soil erosion is the removal

Soil erosion is the removal of fertile topsoil by water, wind, and human activities. It reduces agricultural productivity and damages land resources.

Sheet erosion removes a thin layer

Sheet erosion removes a thin layer of surface soil over a wide area. Rill erosion forms small shallow channels. Gully erosion creates large, deep chan

Soil conservation means preventing soil erosion

Soil conservation means preventing soil erosion and retaining soil fertility. Measures include afforestation, checking overgrazing, building dams and