Question

Analyse the factors that have contributed in the development of various types of soils in India? Suggest any 3 measures through which soil erosion can be prevented?

Answer 1

Answer:

Factors responsible for development of different types of soils in India are:

1. Parent material

2. Climatic conditions

3. Weathering of rocks and erosion

Measures to prevent soil erosion can be:

1. Erosion can be balanced by growing more trees and grass to bind the soil.

2. Planting of shelter belts is able to prevent costal erosion.

3. Old methods of farming should be replaced by strip cropping and terrace farming.