Question:
What type of soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast? Give three main features of this type of soil.
Answer:
Alluvial soil is found in the eastern coastal plains particularly in the deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari,the Krishna and the Kaveri rivers on the eastern coast.
1. The alluvial soil consists of various proportions of sand, silt and clay. As we move inlands towards the river valleys, soil particles appear somewhat bigger in size.
2. According to their age alluvial soils can be classified as old alluvial (Bangar) and new alluvial (khadar).
3. Alluvial soils as a whole are very fertile. Mostly these soils contain adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric acid and lime, which are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse crops.
Resources and Development
Q 1.
Give two characteristics of alluvial soil.
Q 2.
What is resource planning?
Q 4.
Give the difference between renewable resources and non-renewable resources with examples.
Q 5.
Give the importance of human beings as an essential component of resource?
Q 6.
What are the biotic and abiotic resources? Give some examples.
Q 7.
Name three states having black soil and the crop which is mainly grown in it.
Q 8.
What is conservation of resources?
Q 9.
Major problem faced due to the indiscriminate use of resources by Man- Discuss.
Q 10.
What are the factors that determine the use of land?
Q 11.
Give a short note on reserves.
Q 12.
What are the two disturbing features of land – use pattern?
Q 13.
Mention any two methods for reducing fallow land.
Q 14.
What was the root cause for resources depletion at the global level, according to Gandhiji ?
Q 15.
Is black soil easy to work, in hot climate? Explain.
Q 16.
Write a short note on classiification of resources.
Q 17.
Explain land use pattern in India and why has the land under forest not increased much since 1960-61?
Q 18.
What are the problems faced due to mismanagement of resources?
Q 19.
What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in the hilly areas?
Q 20.
Soil is the most important renewable natural resource. Explain.
Q 21.
Give a brief note on arid soil.
Q 22.
Name the five types of land resource.
Q 23.
What type of soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast? Give three main features of this type of soil.
Q 24.
Write a paragraph on resource planning.
Q 25.
How can the problem of deforestation be solved?
Q 26.
Give a brief note on the productivity of alluvial soil.
Q 27.
Give the two factors that determine soil fertility.
Q 28.
What was the views of Gandhiji on resource conservation?
Q 29.
What has significantly contributed to land degradation?
Q 30.
What is the classification of alluvial soil on the basis of their age ? Mention their characteristics.
