________ is generally sandy in texture and saline in nature.

Question

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SSC GD Previous Paper 4 (Held On: 12 Feb 2019 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Arid soil.

Key Points

Arid soils are the soils of desert semi-arid regions.
- Arid soil is generally sandy in texture and saline in nature.
- It contains high salt and low humus content.
- Arid soils are made fertile by adding gypsum.
- Found in Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab regions.
- Support very few crops like Barley, Jowar, Bajra.

Additional Information

Alluvial soil is the most extensive soil type in India.
- The deltas of the Mahanadi and the Godavari are rich in alluvial soils.
- This soil type covers around 43% of the total area in India.
- Alluvial soils are rich in potash.
- Suitable for the growth of Kharif and Rabi crops.
Laterite soil soils are mainly formed due to the weathering of laterite rocks.
- Suitable for construction works.
- Suitable for the growth of cashew and tapioca.
Black soils are volcanic origin.
- Also called Chernozem.
- Suitable for the growth of cotton.
- Found largely in Deccan Plateau.