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प्रश्न
Maharashtra -Types and Overall Distribution of Soil
Observe the map given above and answer the following questions:
- Which soil occupies most of the area in Maharashtra?
- In which areas are laterite soils found?
- Which soil is found in the river valleys of Maharashtra?
- Which soil is found in parts of the Sahyadri ranges?
- In which region is alluvial soil found?
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उत्तर
- Rugur (Black) soil occupies most of the area of Maharashtra.
- Laterite soils are found in the coastal belt of Konkan to the west of Sahyadris and in the east of Vidarbha.
- Rugur (Black) soil is found in river valleys of Maharashtra.
- Yellow-brown soil is found in parts of the Sahyadri ranges.
- Alluvial soil is found at the mouths of rivers, in the Konkan area.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Giver a geographical reason for the each of the following:
Alluvial soil differs in texture.
Give geographical reasons for the following:
Khadar is more fertile than banghar soil.
State two differences between Bhangar and Khadar soil.
Name the process by which Laterite soil is formed. Mention one disadvantage of this soil.
Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in the hilly areas?
Which two types of Soils are the most important Soils?
Alluvial Soils are also called ‘Riverine Soils’. Why?
Give a single word for the following:
The process of percolation by which valuable mineral nutrients are washed down from the top layer of the Soil only to deposit them in the lower layers, making the top Soil infertile.
Name the transported Soil most widely found in India. State the two sub-categories into which it is generally divided. What are their local names and which one of them is superior to the other.
Which of the following methods does not help in soil conservation?
