soils

Distribution of major natural resources of World-Water, Soils, Forests in reference to South and South-East Asia

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Distribution of major natural resources of World-Water, Soils,  Forests in reference to South and South-East Asia     Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Natural resources are highly valued because human beings are dependent on them to fulfil their fundamental needs that changes with time. While … Read more Distribution of major natural resources of World-Water, Soils, Forests in reference to South and South-East Asia

Major types of Soils.(ICAR classification) and their distribution. Soil degradation and conservation

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  Soil is defined as upper layer of the earth composed of loose surface material. It is a mixture of many substances including endless variety of minerals, remnants of plants and animals, water and air. It is the end product of continuing interaction between the parent material, local climate, plant and animal organisms and elevation … Read more Major types of Soils.(ICAR classification) and their distribution. Soil degradation and conservation

DMPQ:Discuss types of soils and their distribution in India

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According to ICAR Indian soils are classified as:- Alluvial soils:-Alluvial soils are formed mainly due to silt deposited by Indo Gangetic Brahmaputra rivers. In coastal regions some alluvial deposits are formed due to wave action. Black soils:-The black soils are found mainly on the Deccan lava region covering large parts of Maharashtra, some parts of … Read more DMPQ:Discuss types of soils and their distribution in India