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प्रश्न
How is the Red Soil formed?
उत्तर
Red Soil is formed due to the prolonged weathering of the old crystalline rocks. They have a mixture of clay and sand.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Tick the most suitable answer in question
In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains
List the differences between clayey soil and sandy soil.
State two cash crops that grow well in alluvial soil.
Give the geographical reason for black soil being suitable for growth of cotton.
What are the different types of Soil according to their Zones?
Why is Laterite Soil not suitable for agriculture?
Name the Soil which is formed due to high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternating wet and dry periods. Name two states where this type of Soil is found?
Complete the following table with reference to the soil.
| Action | Effect | Result (w.r.t. fertility) |
| Construction of embankments | ||
| Wind speed decreased | ||
| Farmland is kept fallow for some period | ||
| Humus content increased. | ||
| Trenches are dug across a slope | ||
| Litter is burnt on the farm. | ||
| Proves favorable for micro-organisms | ||
| The salt content in the soil increases | ||
| Chemical fertilizers used excessively |
Maharashtra -Types and Overall Distribution of Soil
Observe the map given above and answer the following questions:
- Which soil occupies most of the area in Maharashtra?
- In which areas are laterite soils found?
- Which soil is found in the river valleys of Maharashtra?
- Which soil is found in parts of the Sahyadri ranges?
- In which region is alluvial soil found?
The soil which contains a bigger-sized particle is ______.
