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Land Resources and Soils — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

What Land Resources and Soils covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Land Resources and Soils

1

Land Resources and Land Use

  • Land is a fundamental resource used for agriculture, housing, industries, and forests.
  • India has about 328 million hectares of total geographical area, with 305 million hectares available for land use statistics.
  • Arable land in India covers 167 million hectares, which is 51% of the total area.
2

Land Problems and Solutions

  • About 175 million hectares of land in India suffer from degradation.
  • Main causes of land degradation: soil erosion, water logging, salinization, mining, and urban encroachment.
  • Deforestation is the most serious threat to soil health.
3

Soil Resources and Types

  • Soil is the upper layer of the earth that supports plant growth and is formed from parent rock, climate, organisms, and time.
  • India has six major soil types: Alluvial, Black, Red, Laterite, Desert, and Mountain soils.
  • Alluvial soil is the most fertile and widespread, found in Indo-Gangetic plains and river deltas.
4

Soil Erosion and Conservation

  • Soil erosion is the removal of topsoil by water, wind, or human activities.
  • Physical factors: rainfall intensity, soil type, slope length and steepness.
  • Social factors: deforestation, overgrazing, faulty farming methods.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Land and Soil Resources in India

Land ResourcesLand UseLand ProblemsSoil ResourcesSoil ErosionSoil Conservation

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What are the important topics in Land Resources and Soils for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Geography?
Key topics in Land Resources and Soils include Land Resources and Land Use, Land Problems and Solutions, Soil Resources and Types, Soil Erosion and Conservation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Land Resources and Soils for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
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