Soil Resources in India — Practice Quiz
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What is the process of soil formation called?
Black soils are also known as:
Which type of erosion forms small shallow channels on slopes?
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)
The main inorganic components of soil are silica, clay, and chalk (calcium carbonate). Silica is the main constituent of sand, clay is a mixture of silicates and other minerals, and chalk supplies calcium. Humus is not inorganic; it is an organic component formed by decomposition of plant and animal remains.
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.
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.
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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