Desert and Mountain Soil


 
 
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Desert and Mountain Soil

Sandy soil: this soil is found in the dry regions. The colour of the soil varies from dark shades of reddish brown to. It has very low moisture and humus content as it is found in dry deserts. With efficient irrigation the soil can be made cultivatable.

Forest soil: it is found where there is dense vegetation, we can find peaty and forest soil. This soil is rich in humus as the organic matter is that decomposes to provide the same

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Question : 1

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. The colour of the sandy soil varies from dark shades of reddish brown

B. Forest soil is rich in humus as the organic matter is that decomposes to provide the same

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Which of the following are the features of desert soil :

(a) It lacks humus and moisture due to dry climate, high temperature and faster rate of evaporation.

(b) It can be useful for cultivation only with suitable irrigation methods as in case of Ganganagar district of Western Rajasthan.

(c) It is useful for growing barley, wheat, cotton, maize, millets and pulses.

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Which of the following soils is very hard to cultivate?

Right Option : D
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