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Black soil is found in-
Black soil is found in the Hadoti plateau region, i.e., Baran, Jhalawar, Kota, and Bundi.
What is the broken land of the Chambal basin called?
The fragmented land formed due to gully erosion in the Chambal basin is called 'Gullies' (Avnalikayen).
Which region in Rajasthan is most affected by soil erosion by surface water?
Soil erosion is maximum in the Chambal basin due to the rapid flow of surface water.
Match the following soils with their characteristic chemical nutrient profiles:
| Soil Type | Primary Characteristic |
|---|---|
| A. Sandy Soil | 1. High Sodium (Na) content |
| B. Brown-Sandy | 2. High Calcium (Ca) content |
| C. Saline Soil | 3. High Potassium (K) content |
| D. Alluvial Soil | 4. High Phosphate content |
Select the correct code from the options below:
Exam Trap: Don't confuse the nutrients. Remember 'Saline-Sodium' as they both start with 'S' and signify alkalinity, whereas 'Alluvial' (the most fertile) corresponds to 'Potassium' (a vital plant nutrient).
Which soil found in the western part of Rajasthan is less fertile and has high salinity-
Desert (Sandy) soil is found in the western part of Rajasthan (Thar Desert), which is less fertile and has high salinity.
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Which of the following statements about the Soil Health Card Scheme is NOT correct?
Common Pitfall: Always be suspicious of extreme qualifiers like 'entirely', 'fully', or 'only' in administrative questions about government schemes, as these are frequently the 'incorrect' options.
Which set of crops is primarily associated with Brown-Sandy (Sirozem) soil in Rajasthan?
In which districts of Rajasthan is medium black soil found?
Medium black soil is found in the Hadoti region, which includes Kota, Bundi, Baran, and Jhalawar districts.
According to the soil classification of Agriculture Department, Rajasthan, 'Reverita' soil is found in-
According to the classification of the Agriculture Department of Rajasthan, 'Reverita' soil is found in the Ganganagar district.
What is the main cause of soil fertility degradation in North-Western Rajasthan?
See explanation of the above question. In North-Western Rajasthan (desert region), wind erosion is the main cause of soil degradation.
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Which of the following is not a cause of soil erosion?
Afforestation stops soil erosion; it is not a cause of it.
Consider the following statements about soil distribution in Rajasthan:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Common Pitfall: Do not confuse Alfisols with Inceptisols. Alfisols are 'Eastern Plains' whereas Inceptisols are 'Southern'.
Consider the following components of the soil profile:
Which of the following pairs correctly matches the profile layer label with its common name?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding Red-Yellow soil in Rajasthan? (1) This soil is formed by the disintegration of Schist, Granite and Gneiss rocks. (2) This soil is found in Bikaner and Barmer region. (3) This soil contains sufficient amount of lime and nitrogen. (4) This soil is not suitable for groundnut and cotton cultivation.
This soil is formed by the disintegration of Schist, Granite, and Gneiss rocks. It is mainly found in Sawai Madhopur, Bhilwara, Ajmer, and Sirohi, not in Bikaner-Barmer. It is suitable for cotton and groundnut.
In most parts of Dungarpur and Banswara, there is-
Red Loam soil is found in the Dungarpur and Banswara region, which is due to the specific geographical location and erosion of rocks here.
Match the following-
| Soil Types | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| (A) Red-Yellow Soil | (1) Sandy loam structure |
| (B) Desert Soil | (2) Presence of Iron content |
| (C) Black Soil | (3) Low water holding and absorption capacity |
| (D) Alluvial Soil | (4) Clay dominant soil |
Correct Match:
(A) Red-Yellow Soil - (2) Presence of Iron content
(B) Desert Soil - (3) Low water holding and absorption capacity
(C) Black Soil - (4) Clay dominant soil
(D) Alluvial Soil - (1) Sandy loam structure
The soil types in Rajasthan are often identified by local terms. Which of the following sets represents the correct synonyms for Saline (Khar) soil?
| Soil Type | Key Property | Common Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy | Coarse particles | Desert, Dry, Thirsty |
| Saline | Sodium (Na) rich | Khar, Reh, Kallar, Usar |
| Black | Clay-rich | Regur, Cotton, Volcanic |
| Alluvial | Fertile (K-rich) | Kachhari, Loamy, Deltaic |
Where is Rajasthan's 'Kubadpatti' (Fluorosis affected belt)?
People of the Banka/Honya/Kubad belt in Nagaur, Didwana-Kuchaman, and Ajmer districts are affected by fluorosis due to drinking fluoride-rich and brackish water. People began to walk bent (hunched back) due to fluorosis, which is why this area started being called Kubadpatti. It is noteworthy that the Jayal series is famous for fluoride-rich water.
In which of the following districts is brown soil found-
Explanation - See the explanation of the previous question.
Choose the correct statement - Statement 1 - Black soil is found in Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar districts of Rajasthan. Statement 2 - Black soil has sufficient amount of nitrogen but lacks calcium.
Black soil is rich in Calcium and Magnesium but deficient in Nitrogen and Phosphorus. Thus, statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.
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