Question

Answer the following questions.
1. What are the main used of land resources?
2. How can a proper land use plan be prepared?
3. What is meant by 'water logging"?
4. How does the soil get organic and inorganic matter?
5. Why is well and tube well irrigation more popular in Northern India?
6. List three measures that can help in soil erosion.
7. What are the problems of water management in India?
8. How an any further increase in desert areas be checked?
9. What are the functions of multi-purpose projects?
10. What are the major soil types available in India?​

Answer 1

• Uses of land resources include utilization of land in Residential use(living purpose), institutional use(making schools,etc) , business uses, industrial uses, agricultural, forestry, park, and other natural land uses. They are also used for mining, recreational activities, scientific research, hunting,etc.
• Data and information gathering, review and evaluation, including land information and associated attribute data. Identification of targets, goals and needs catering to development requirements, protection or conservation requirements, and socio economic and environmental requirements.
• Waterlogging occurs when there is too much water in a plant's root zone, which decreases the oxygen available to roots. Waterlogging can be a major constraint to plant growth and production and, under certain conditions, will cause plant death.
• The inorganic components come from the weathering of various rock types. Organic particles are the result of both plants and animals inhabiting the area. While some soil has only one particle type, the most fertile soil is a mixture of several organic and inorganic components.
• Wells and tubewells are the most popular means of irrigation in northern plains because: These can be dug at any convenient place. These are also independent source of irrigation and farmers can use it as and when required.
• The four most common soil erosion prevention methods are vegetation, geotextiles, mulch, and retaining walls. Preventing soil erosion is critical in protecting your property and exposed soil, whether from wind, weather, running water, and even the after-effects of forest fire.