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Assertion (A): Earthworms are not good for agriculture. Reason (R): Earthworms break down the soil into fine particles a

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Soil, the right combination here is (A) is false, but (R) is true. First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Ref: [Kerala PSC (Pre) 2013] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Soil and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Soils) (a) Podzol

For this matching question, take it pair by pair. In Soil, the pairs match as in code 2 1 4 3. That is the full answer. If you learn each pair as a small line, the code comes by itself. No need to memorise numbers. Just remember the pairs and you are done.

Ref: [RAS/RTS (Re. Exam)(Pre) 2013] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Soil and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see Contour bunding is a method of soil, think None of the above. In Soil, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [Arunachal Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2018 IAS (Pre) 2013] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Soil and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil? 1. Excretion of urea by animals 2. Burning of coal by man 3. Death

You can think of it as a small story. In Soil, which of the following adds/add nitrogen to happened with Only 1 and 3. That is why Only 1 and 3 is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2013] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Soil and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Halophytes grow well in

In Soil, there is a simple fact that answers this. Halophytes grow well in is Saline soils. That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2014] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Soil and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Conservation of soil is the process in which

Okay, so here is the simple version. Conservation of soil is the process in points to Soil is conserved from harm. In Soil, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [Sikkim PSC (Pre) 2018 39th BPSC (Pre) 1994] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Soil and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Capillaries are most effective in

Imagine you are revising Soil late at night. The one fact you would underline for Capillaries are most effective in is Clayey soil. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [53rd to 55th BPSC (Pre) 2011] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Soil and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Soil leaching is a major problem

Honestly, this is a simple one. Soil leaching is a major problem is In tropical rainforests. In Soil, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — Soil leaching is a major problem is In tropical rainforests — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1998] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Soil and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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The formal development of Terrarossa takes place in that part of land which consists of

Think of it like this. When the question talks about the formal development of Terrarossa takes place, your mind should go straight to Limestone. In Soil, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [39th BPSC (Pre) 1994] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Soil and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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