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प्रश्न
Give the geographical reason for black soil being suitable for growth of cotton.
उत्तर
Cotton grows well in the soil which can hold water and has good drainage. This is because excessive water logging and moisture can harm the cotton crop. Since black soil has a high level of clay, it has good water holding capacity making it suitable for the growth of cotton.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the items in Column I with those in Column II:
| Column I | Column II |
| A home for living organisms | Large particles |
| Upper layer of the soil | All kinds of soil |
| Sandy soil | Dark in colour |
| Middle layer of the soil | Small particles and packed tight |
| Clayey soil | Lesser amount of humus |
How is clayey soil useful for crops?
Give one geographical reason for each of the following:
Laterite soil is red in colour.
Mention two differences between Alluvial Soil and Black Cotton Soil.
What are the different types of Soil according to their Zones?
How is Alluvial soil formed? Why is this soil agriculturally important?
Why it is necessary of Soil conservation ?
Why is Red Soil ideal for dry farming?
On the map of India, shade and name an area each of:
(a) Alluvial Soil,
(b) Red Soil,
(c) Desert Soil and
(d) Hill Soil or Mountain Soil.
Name the soil which
Covers the summits of the Eastern Ghats.
