Soils in India Questions and Answers – Page 4

Correct Answer: Option B — Red and Yellow Soil. Red and Yellow Soil is correctly identified as widespread over parts of the eastern and southern Peninsular plateau. Red and Yellow Soil is also associated with it forms largely from weathering of ancient crystalline rocks. Another identifying fact about Red and Yellow Soil is that it forms largely from weathering of ancient crystalline rocks. A further exam-relevant fact about Red and Yellow Soil is that it is generally deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus and humus. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Laterite Soil: Laterite Soil is found on parts of the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and northeastern hills. It is incorrect here because Laterite Soil is instead associated with it is often rich in iron and aluminium oxides but poor in humus. • Option C — Arid Soil: Arid Soil is prominent in western Rajasthan and adjoining dry regions. It is incorrect here because Arid Soil is instead associated with low humus and moisture are common limitations. • Option D — Forest and Mountain Soil: Forest and Mountain Soil is found across Himalayan and other highland regions. It is incorrect here because Forest and Mountain Soil is instead associated with texture and humus content change markedly with altitude and slope. Exam Takeaway: Connect Red and Yellow Soil with “widespread over parts of the eastern and southern Peninsular plateau” and “it forms largely from weathering of ancient crystalline rocks” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Red and Yellow Soil. Red and Yellow Soil is correctly identified as a soil whose colour is linked mainly to iron compounds. Red and Yellow Soil is also associated with widespread over parts of the eastern and southern Peninsular plateau. Another identifying fact about Red and Yellow Soil is that it forms largely from weathering of ancient crystalline rocks. A further exam-relevant fact about Red and Yellow Soil is that it is generally deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus and humus. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Laterite Soil: Laterite Soil is a strongly leached soil formed under high temperature and heavy rainfall. It is incorrect here because Laterite Soil is instead associated with found on parts of the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and northeastern hills. • Option C — Arid Soil: Arid Soil is a sandy soil of arid and semi-arid environments. It is incorrect here because Arid Soil is instead associated with prominent in western Rajasthan and adjoining dry regions. • Option D — Forest and Mountain Soil: Forest and Mountain Soil is a variable soil group formed under mountain vegetation and relief. It is incorrect here because Forest and Mountain Soil is instead associated with found across Himalayan and other highland regions. Exam Takeaway: Connect Red and Yellow Soil with “a soil whose colour is linked mainly to iron compounds” and “widespread over parts of the eastern and southern Peninsular plateau” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Black Soil. Black Soil is correctly identified as its high moisture retention makes it especially suitable for cotton. Black Soil is also associated with a clay-rich soil also called regur or black cotton soil. Another identifying fact about Black Soil is that it develops deep cracks during the dry season. A further exam-relevant fact about Black Soil is that its high moisture retention makes it especially suitable for cotton. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Red and Yellow Soil: Red and Yellow Soil is it is generally deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus and humus. It is incorrect here because Red and Yellow Soil is instead associated with a soil whose colour is linked mainly to iron compounds. • Option B — Laterite Soil: Laterite Soil is with manuring it can support tea, coffee, rubber and cashew. It is incorrect here because Laterite Soil is instead associated with a strongly leached soil formed under high temperature and heavy rainfall. • Option C — Arid Soil: Arid Soil is irrigation can make suitable areas productive but may increase salinity if poorly managed. It is incorrect here because Arid Soil is instead associated with a sandy soil of arid and semi-arid environments. Exam Takeaway: Connect Black Soil with “its high moisture retention makes it especially suitable for cotton” and “a clay-rich soil also called regur or black cotton soil” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Black Soil. Black Soil is correctly identified as it develops deep cracks during the dry season. Black Soil is also associated with its high moisture retention makes it especially suitable for cotton. Another identifying fact about Black Soil is that it develops deep cracks during the dry season. A further exam-relevant fact about Black Soil is that its high moisture retention makes it especially suitable for cotton. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Red and Yellow Soil: Red and Yellow Soil is it forms largely from weathering of ancient crystalline rocks. It is incorrect here because Red and Yellow Soil is instead associated with it is generally deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus and humus. • Option B — Laterite Soil: Laterite Soil is it is often rich in iron and aluminium oxides but poor in humus. It is incorrect here because Laterite Soil is instead associated with with manuring it can support tea, coffee, rubber and cashew. • Option D — Arid Soil: Arid Soil is low humus and moisture are common limitations. It is incorrect here because Arid Soil is instead associated with irrigation can make suitable areas productive but may increase salinity if poorly managed. Exam Takeaway: Connect Black Soil with “it develops deep cracks during the dry season” and “its high moisture retention makes it especially suitable for cotton” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Black Soil. Black Soil is correctly identified as extensive over the Deccan Trap region of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Black Soil is also associated with it develops deep cracks during the dry season. Another identifying fact about Black Soil is that it develops deep cracks during the dry season. A further exam-relevant fact about Black Soil is that its high moisture retention makes it especially suitable for cotton. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Red and Yellow Soil: Red and Yellow Soil is widespread over parts of the eastern and southern Peninsular plateau. It is incorrect here because Red and Yellow Soil is instead associated with it forms largely from weathering of ancient crystalline rocks. • Option C — Laterite Soil: Laterite Soil is found on parts of the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and northeastern hills. It is incorrect here because Laterite Soil is instead associated with it is often rich in iron and aluminium oxides but poor in humus. • Option D — Arid Soil: Arid Soil is prominent in western Rajasthan and adjoining dry regions. It is incorrect here because Arid Soil is instead associated with low humus and moisture are common limitations. Exam Takeaway: Connect Black Soil with “extensive over the Deccan Trap region of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat” and “it develops deep cracks during the dry season” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Black Soil. Black Soil is correctly identified as a clay-rich soil also called regur or black cotton soil. Black Soil is also associated with extensive over the Deccan Trap region of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Another identifying fact about Black Soil is that it develops deep cracks during the dry season. A further exam-relevant fact about Black Soil is that its high moisture retention makes it especially suitable for cotton. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Red and Yellow Soil: Red and Yellow Soil is a soil whose colour is linked mainly to iron compounds. It is incorrect here because Red and Yellow Soil is instead associated with widespread over parts of the eastern and southern Peninsular plateau. • Option C — Laterite Soil: Laterite Soil is a strongly leached soil formed under high temperature and heavy rainfall. It is incorrect here because Laterite Soil is instead associated with found on parts of the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and northeastern hills. • Option D — Arid Soil: Arid Soil is a sandy soil of arid and semi-arid environments. It is incorrect here because Arid Soil is instead associated with prominent in western Rajasthan and adjoining dry regions. Exam Takeaway: Connect Black Soil with “a clay-rich soil also called regur or black cotton soil” and “extensive over the Deccan Trap region of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Alluvial Soil. Alluvial Soil is correctly identified as it supports crops such as rice, wheat, sugarcane and jute. Alluvial Soil is also associated with a transported soil deposited mainly by rivers. Another identifying fact about Alluvial Soil is that it commonly contains varying proportions of sand, silt and clay. A further exam-relevant fact about Alluvial Soil is that it supports crops such as rice, wheat, sugarcane and jute. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Black Soil: Black Soil is its high moisture retention makes it especially suitable for cotton. It is incorrect here because Black Soil is instead associated with a clay-rich soil also called regur or black cotton soil. • Option B — Red and Yellow Soil: Red and Yellow Soil is it is generally deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus and humus. It is incorrect here because Red and Yellow Soil is instead associated with a soil whose colour is linked mainly to iron compounds. • Option C — Laterite Soil: Laterite Soil is with manuring it can support tea, coffee, rubber and cashew. It is incorrect here because Laterite Soil is instead associated with a strongly leached soil formed under high temperature and heavy rainfall. Exam Takeaway: Connect Alluvial Soil with “it supports crops such as rice, wheat, sugarcane and jute” and “a transported soil deposited mainly by rivers” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Alluvial Soil. Alluvial Soil is correctly identified as it commonly contains varying proportions of sand, silt and clay. Alluvial Soil is also associated with it supports crops such as rice, wheat, sugarcane and jute. Another identifying fact about Alluvial Soil is that it commonly contains varying proportions of sand, silt and clay. A further exam-relevant fact about Alluvial Soil is that it supports crops such as rice, wheat, sugarcane and jute. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Black Soil: Black Soil is it develops deep cracks during the dry season. It is incorrect here because Black Soil is instead associated with its high moisture retention makes it especially suitable for cotton. • Option B — Red and Yellow Soil: Red and Yellow Soil is it forms largely from weathering of ancient crystalline rocks. It is incorrect here because Red and Yellow Soil is instead associated with it is generally deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus and humus. • Option D — Laterite Soil: Laterite Soil is it is often rich in iron and aluminium oxides but poor in humus. It is incorrect here because Laterite Soil is instead associated with with manuring it can support tea, coffee, rubber and cashew. Exam Takeaway: Connect Alluvial Soil with “it commonly contains varying proportions of sand, silt and clay” and “it supports crops such as rice, wheat, sugarcane and jute” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Alluvial Soil. Alluvial Soil is correctly identified as widespread across the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains and coastal deltas. Alluvial Soil is also associated with it commonly contains varying proportions of sand, silt and clay. Another identifying fact about Alluvial Soil is that it commonly contains varying proportions of sand, silt and clay. A further exam-relevant fact about Alluvial Soil is that it supports crops such as rice, wheat, sugarcane and jute. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Black Soil: Black Soil is extensive over the Deccan Trap region of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. It is incorrect here because Black Soil is instead associated with it develops deep cracks during the dry season. • Option C — Red and Yellow Soil: Red and Yellow Soil is widespread over parts of the eastern and southern Peninsular plateau. It is incorrect here because Red and Yellow Soil is instead associated with it forms largely from weathering of ancient crystalline rocks. • Option D — Laterite Soil: Laterite Soil is found on parts of the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and northeastern hills. It is incorrect here because Laterite Soil is instead associated with it is often rich in iron and aluminium oxides but poor in humus. Exam Takeaway: Connect Alluvial Soil with “widespread across the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains and coastal deltas” and “it commonly contains varying proportions of sand, silt and clay” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Alluvial Soil. Alluvial Soil is correctly identified as a transported soil deposited mainly by rivers. Alluvial Soil is also associated with widespread across the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains and coastal deltas. Another identifying fact about Alluvial Soil is that it commonly contains varying proportions of sand, silt and clay. A further exam-relevant fact about Alluvial Soil is that it supports crops such as rice, wheat, sugarcane and jute. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Black Soil: Black Soil is a clay-rich soil also called regur or black cotton soil. It is incorrect here because Black Soil is instead associated with extensive over the Deccan Trap region of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. • Option C — Red and Yellow Soil: Red and Yellow Soil is a soil whose colour is linked mainly to iron compounds. It is incorrect here because Red and Yellow Soil is instead associated with widespread over parts of the eastern and southern Peninsular plateau. • Option D — Laterite Soil: Laterite Soil is a strongly leached soil formed under high temperature and heavy rainfall. It is incorrect here because Laterite Soil is instead associated with found on parts of the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and northeastern hills. Exam Takeaway: Connect Alluvial Soil with “a transported soil deposited mainly by rivers” and “widespread across the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains and coastal deltas” for revision.