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What is soil and how is it formed?
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Soil is one of the most important natural resources formed by the weathering of rocks under different climatic conditions. It includes decayed organic matter from plants and animals. Some soils are al…
List the six main types of soil found in India.
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The six main types of soil in India are: 1. Alluvial soil, 2. Black soil (Regur soil), 3. Red soil, 4. Laterite soil, 5. Desert soil, 6. Mountain soil. Each type has distinct characteristics, formatio…
Where is alluvial soil found in India and what are its main crops?
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Alluvial soil is found in lower areas and covers vast regions including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, Brahmaputra valley of Assam, Narmada and Tapti valleys, and coastal …
Why is black soil called 'Black Cotton Soil' and where is it found?
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Black soil is called 'Black Cotton Soil' because it is best suited for cotton cultivation. It is also known as 'Regur soil'. Found in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, western Andhra Pradesh, and …
What are the characteristics and crops of black soil?
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Black soil characteristics: Contains more clay particles, fertile, good water retention, rich in lime and magnesium carbonates, suitable for dry farming. Major crops include cotton, jowar, wheat, onio…
Describe the distribution and characteristics of red soil in India.
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Red soil covers the largest area of peninsular plateau, extending from Kanyakumari (South) to Jhansi in Madhya Pradesh (North), and from Gujarat's Kutch to Rajmahal hills in Jharkhand. Major crops are…
How is laterite soil formed and what are its characteristics?
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Laterite soil forms in areas receiving more than 200 cm rainfall. Heavy rains wash away silicates and minerals, leaving behind ferric oxide and aluminum. It becomes soft during rainy season and hard l…
Where is laterite soil found and what crops are suitable for it?
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Laterite soil is found in Western Ghats, Vindhyas, Satpuras, Rajmahal hills, and Purvanchal region. Despite being less fertile, it is suitable for cultivation of coffee, tea, and other plantation crop…
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