Assertion (A): The Himalayan soils are rich in humus. Reason (R): The Himalayas have the largest area under forest cover
Assertion false, Reason true for this case.
Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Spl)(Pre) 2004] | NCERT Class 11 – Physical Geography – Soil
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Assertion (A): The percentage of net sown area in the total area of Andhra Pradesh is less as compared to that of West B
Assertion holds, Reason fails here.
Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2006] | NCERT Class 11 – Physical Geography – Soil
Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? 1. They are generally red in colour. 2.
1 and 4 is correct for They Rajasthan.
Ref: [Tamil Nadu PSC (Pre) 2016 IAS (Pre) 2013] | NCERT Class 11 – Physical Geography – Soil
Assertion (A): Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation. Reason (R): They are rich in nitrogen and organic matter
Assertion true, Reason false for this case.
Ref: [UPPCS (Spl)(Mains) 2004] | NCERT Class 11 – Physical Geography – Soil
Assertion (A): Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation. Reason (R): They are rich in humus. Select the correct a
Assertion holds, Reason fails here.
Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2013] | NCERT Class 11 – Physical Geography – Soil
Assertion (A): The Regur soils of the Deccan Trap are black in colour. Reason (R): They are rich in Humus. Select the co
Assertion true, Reason false in this case.
Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1999] | NCERT Class 11 – Physical Geography – Soil
Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? 1. Reduced on zero tillage of the land.
1 2 and 3 correctly describes Reduced Applying.
Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2017] | NCERT Class 11 – Physical Geography – Soil
In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation
Only 2 answers Terrace Deforestation correctly.
Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2014] | NCERT Class 11 – Physical Geography – Soil
With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices. 1. Crop rotation 2. Sand fences 3. Terracing 4. W
Geographical evidence supports statements 1, 3 and 4 here.
Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2010] | NCERT Class 11 – Physical Geography – Soil
Soil erosion can be checked by
Afforestation correctly describes Soil.
Ref: [40th BPSC (Pre) 1995] | NCERT Class 11 – Physical Geography – Soil
Soil erosion can be prevented by
Afforestation answers Soil correctly.
Ref: [UPRO/ARO (Pre) 2014] | NCERT Class 11 – Physical Geography – Soil
The rotation of crops is essential for
Increasing soil fertility is correct for rotation crops.
Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2010] | NCERT Class 11 – Physical Geography – Soil
