Geography
What is the soil? Name the four types of soil.
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Soil is the thin mixture of small rock particles and rotting organic matter that covers the surface of the earth. The four types of soil are-
- Alluvial soil
- Black soil
- Red soil
- Laterite soil
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Which of the following is correct about the Laterite soil?
- It is the residual soil.
- It is formed by leaching due to tropical rains.
- Humus content of the soil is removed by bacteria.
- All of the above.
What is the feel and consistency of soil called?
- Soil profile
- Soil texture
- Soil fertility
- Soil arability
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(i) The colour of alluvium varies in different areas.
(ii) Khadar is more fertile than bhangar soil.
(iii) Black soil has a kind of self-ploughing characteristic.