Indian Agricultural Lands and Soil Types
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Which type of soil is predominant in the Gangetic Plains and Delta regions of India?

  • Black soil
  • Red soil
  • Alluvial soil (correct)
  • Lateritic soil
  • Which crops are ideally grown in areas with black soils in India?

  • Potatoes, tomatoes, and onions
  • Rice, wheat, sugarcane, and jute
  • Cotton, pulses, and oilseeds (correct)
  • Millet, ragi, and coconut
  • What significant role did the Green Revolution play in Indian agriculture?

  • Increased crop diversity
  • Decreased food production
  • Reduced the need for irrigation
  • Boosted agricultural productivity (correct)
  • Which regions of India are predominantly characterized by red and lateritic soils?

    <p>Western and Southern parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some challenges posed to India's agricultural lands due to climate change?

    <p>Unpredictable weather patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a crop typically grown in alluvial soil regions of India?

    <p>Cotton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of soil is known for its high fertility and is ideal for growing rice, wheat, sugarcane, and jute?

    <p>Alluvial soils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in India is primarily characterized by black soils that are rich in nutrients and moisture retention?

    <p>Southern India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which soil type found in Western and Southern India supports crops like millet, ragi, and coconut with proper irrigation and fertilization?

    <p>Lateritic soils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributed significantly to enhancing food production during the Green Revolution in India?

    <p>Increased use of fertilizers and pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agricultural challenge does climate change pose to India's agricultural lands?

    <p>Unpredictable weather patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in India is NOT predominantly characterized by red and lateritic soils?

    <p>Northern India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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