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Question
Give information on:
Place where you will get the information about the suitability of a soil for a particular crop.
Short Answer
Solution
- The information about the suitability of a soil for a particular crop can be obtained from the Department of Agriculture - Government of Maharashtra, soil testing laboratories at the state level, and agricultural universities.
- The type of soil, the fertility of soil, the proportion of humus in the soil, etc. are tested in soil testing laboratories at state levels.
- On the basis of the analysis of the soil, the information about its suitability for a particular crop is given to the farmers.
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Complete the following table.
| Factor/Process | Role in the formation of soils |
| Parent Rock | ____________ |
| Regional Climate | ____________ |
| Organic material | ____________ |
| Microorganisms | ____________ |
Why do the following occur?
To the west of Sahyadris, laterite soils are formed from basalt rock.
Why do the following occur?
Humus content in the soil increases
Why do the following occur?
Soil formation process is faster in the equatorial climate.
Why do the following occur?
The salinity of the soil increases.
Why do the following occur?
Rice is the staple diet of the people from Konkan.
Give information on:
Organic manures
