Chapter 6: Soils
Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Physical
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Soils
Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Physical
Related PYQs (5)
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.13
What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'?
1
It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships.
2
It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.
3
It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.
Environment - UNCCD Desertification
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.82
With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements :
1
A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity.
2
Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle.
3
Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands.
Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.64
The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of
Indian Geography - Formation of black cotton (regur) soil
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.6
Each year a large amount of plant material, cellulose, is deposited on the surface of Planet Earth. What are the natural processes this cellulose undergoes before yielding carbon dioxide, water and other end products?
Environmental Ecology
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62
Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
1
They are generally red in colour.
2
They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3
They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4
Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
Physical Geography
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