Soils

Geography ⇒ Physical Geography

Soils starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Soils. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe the main characteristics of desert soil found in India.

Describe two methods used to conserve soil in hilly areas of India.

Explain the difference between soil fertility and soil productivity.

Explain the impact of deforestation on soil erosion.

Explain the importance of soil texture in agriculture.

Explain the process of soil formation (pedogenesis) and the main factors influencing it.

Explain the role of microorganisms in maintaining soil fertility.

Explain the term 'soil profile' and list its main horizons.

Explain why laterite soils are not suitable for growing most crops without proper management.

List any three human activities that contribute to soil erosion in India.

Name the soil type that is commonly found in the Western Ghats and is suitable for plantation crops.

Name the soil type that is most prone to waterlogging.

Name the soil type that is most suitable for the cultivation of sugarcane in India.

Name the two main types of alluvial soils found in India.