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Ancient River Valley Civilizations and Agriculture

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What led to the rise of ancient river valley civilizations like the Indus civilization?

Nomadic lifestyle in search of water sources

Using water as the primary resource for farming

Settling in valleys with fertile soils for higher crop yields (correct)

Hunting and gathering in fertile lands

Why did people compete to discover fertile lands according to the text?

To escape natural disasters

To establish large empires

To increase their agricultural prosperity (correct)

To find mineral resources

What practice emerged as a result of efforts to increase soil fertility?

Use of different fertilizers (correct)

Importing soil from other regions

Decreasing the water supply

Burning crops for nutrients

What determines the staple diet of the people according to the text?

Local agricultural produce Signup and view all the answers

In which region are food crops like jowar and bajra produced according to the text?

Regur soils of Maharashtra Plateau Signup and view all the answers

Why do regions with non-arable soils need to import food according to the text?

To fulfill their food requirements Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following soil types is found in the eastern part (Vidarbha) of the Deccan Plateau?

Regur or Black soil (medium black soil) Signup and view all the answers