Give a geographical reason for each of the following:

(i) Laterite soil is useful for construction purpose.

(ii) Soils of the Western Ghats are affected by wind erosion.

(iii) The foothills of the Himalayas are prone to excessive soil erosion.

(i) Which soil is suitable for growing coffee in Karnataka?

(ii) Mention two main characteristics of this soil.

Give two points of difference between Regur and Alluvial soil.

Give a geographical reason for each of the following:

(i) Jowar is grown in Maharashtra.

(ii) Bajra is grown in Rajasthan.

(iii) Sugarcane is grown in Uttar Pradesh.