Study the picture of the Chambal Valley. What is responsible for erosion here? Briefly describe how soil is eroded in this case.

State two methods of controlling erosion of soil caused by running water.

Explain briefly the need for conservation of soil as a natural resource.

Harry is doing his research on different types of soil in India. He found that there is a particular soil which becomes sticky when wet and cracks when dry.

(a) Identify the soil and explain how this soil is formed.

(b) Name two cash crops that are grown in this soil.

(c) India is a land of diversities and there are certain factors which influence the soil types. With reference to the given statement, mention the factors influencing their distribution in India.