Which of the following is correct about the Laterite soil?

1. It is the residual soil.
2. It is formed by leaching due to tropical rains.
3. Humus content of the soil is removed by bacteria.
4. All of the above.

What is the feel and consistency of soil called?

1. Soil profile
2. Soil texture
3. Soil fertility
4. Soil arability

State any two factors responsible for the formation of soil.

Give a geographical reason for each of the following:

(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.