12 Questions
What led to the rise of ancient river valley civilizations like the Indus civilization?
Settling in valleys with fertile soils for higher crop yields
Why did people compete to discover fertile lands according to the text?
To increase their agricultural prosperity
What practice emerged as a result of efforts to increase soil fertility?
Use of different fertilizers
What determines the staple diet of the people according to the text?
Local agricultural produce
In which region are food crops like jowar and bajra produced according to the text?
Regur soils of Maharashtra Plateau
Why do regions with non-arable soils need to import food according to the text?
To fulfill their food requirements
What is the main reason for the concentration of human settlements in areas with fertile soils?
The regions with fertile soils can be self-reliant in food production.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the coarse soil found in the western part of the Maharashtra plateau?
It is the result of weathering and low rainfall.
What is the main reason for the reddish-orange color of the laterite soil found in the coastal belt of Konkan?
The iron in the parent rock reacts with the oxygen in the air.
What is the main reason for the development of agro-based industries in areas with fertile soils?
The regions with fertile soils can be self-reliant in food production.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the yellow-brown soil found in the eastern part of Maharashtra?
It is not very fertile and is not very useful for agriculture.
Which of the following soil types is found in the eastern part (Vidarbha) of the Deccan Plateau?
Regur or Black soil (medium black soil)
Explore how the growth of ancient river valley civilizations, such as the Indus civilization, was influenced by agriculture and settlement patterns. Learn about how early humans settled in fertile valleys for agricultural purposes and how this led to the rise of organized societies.
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