Question 3Answer in 150 words, 10 marksGS1GS1
Discuss the different types of soils found in India and their significance for agriculture.
Introduction
Soil refers to upper unsaturated sedimulate, capable of plant growth. This soil refers to the organic age having bio-productive capacity.
20 words
Main Body
Types of soil & importance for agriculture:
1Alluvial soil => azomal, shallow soil, extremely fertile, sustaining the largest variety cultivation => important crops like wheat, sugarcane, maize etc are vital.
2Black soil => volcanic lava soils with in magnetite iron, but poor in nitrogen & organic matter => known as 'regur', extremely important for cotton cultivation.
3Red and yellow soils => poor in phosphates in nitrogen, but can be used valued with fertilizers treatment eg: cashews, coconuts, dryland crops like millets etc.
85 words1 paragraphs
- Covers major soil types in India
- Connects soil types to specific crops
- Mentions soil composition and characteristics
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Writing Stats
105
Total words
1
Paragraphs
technical and explanatory
Tone