SN Kansagra School

Soils of India- Assignment no. 8

Date: Name: Roll No.:

Subject:Geography Standard: 10 2012-2013 Teacher’s Sign

Q1.
(a)Explain the formation of laterite soil. Why is Laterite soil not suitable for cultivation?

(b) Give one difference between the following:

(i) Khadar soil and Bhangar soil.
(ii) Sheet erosion and wind erosion.

(c) Mention two characteristics of Black soil. Why is this soil agriculturally important?

(d) Give reasons as to why:

(i) Red soil is red in colour.
(ii) Large tracts in Maharashtra are covered with Black soil.
(iii) Man is largely responsible for soil erosion.

Q2.
(a) Mention two important characteristics of laterite soil.

(b) Name an area of black soil in lndia. Mention two crops grown in this soil.
(c) How is alluvial soil formed? Why is this soil agriculturally important?

(d) Name two important agents of erosion. For each state one method of controlling the erosion
caused.

Q3.
(a). State two differences between Black soil and Alluvial soil.

(b). Mention two ways by which soil can get nitrogen.

(c). Explain the need for soil conservation in India. State two methods of soil conservation.

(d). How is red soil formed? State two reasons for the low productivity of red soil.

Q4.
(a) State two main differences between Alluvial soil and Red soil.

(b) Name an area in India where laterite soil is found.

(c) How is Regur soil formed? Mention four important properties of Regur soil.

(d) Differentiate between sheet erosion and gully erosion.

Q5. Explain the origin of the black soil. Name two States in India, which have black soil.
Mention any two advantages of the black soil.

Q6. Name one state in India which mostly has red soil. Mention two characteristics of red
soil.

Q7. With reference to the red soils in India:

(a) Name two states where it is found.
(b) State two disadvantages of the above named soil.

Q8. How does the soil of the Ganga-Yamuna plain differ from that of central Maharashtra?

Q9. Which soil is found suitable for coffee cultivation in Karnataka?

Q10. Name the type of soil found on the summit of the Eastern Ghats.

Q11.Name the soil known for its self-ploughing quality and capacity to hold moisture.
Name one cash crop for which it is most suited.