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Soil Resources in India

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

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What is the process of soil formation called?

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Black soils are also known as:

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Which type of erosion forms small shallow channels on slopes?

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Alluvial soils cover approximately what percentage of India's total land area?

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Which of the following are main inorganic components of soil?

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Silica, Clay, Chalk (Calcium carbonate), Iron oxides

Silica, clay, chalk, and iron oxides are inorganic components derived from rock weathering. Humus is organic matter from decomposed plant and animal remains.

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Which soil conservation methods are used to prevent erosion?

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Afforestation, Contour ploughing, Terraced farming, Crop rotation

Afforestation, contour ploughing, terraced farming, and crop rotation all help prevent soil erosion. Overgrazing actually causes erosion.

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Red soils get their color from:

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Iron oxides

The red color of red soils comes from iron oxides (rust) formed when iron in the soil reacts with oxygen.

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Khadar soils are:

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Newer alluvium found in flood plains

Khadar soils are newer alluvial deposits found at lower levels near rivers, frequently flooded and enriched with fresh silt.

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