Question

"Different types of soil have different importance in terms of productivity" Elaborate the statement with the examples of any three types of soil.
3 marks ​

Answer 1

Black soil:

• Also known as "Black Cotton Soil" as they are of dark brown color and suitable for cotton

Laterite Soil:

• Lacks fertility due to intensive leaching
• Manures, fertilizers, irrigation are required
• Crops grown: Tea, coffee, rubber, cinchona, coconut, arecanut etc.
• In some areas, these soils support grazing grounds & scrub forests

Red & Yellow Soil:

• Mostly loamy & thus can not retain water like the black soil
• Proper use of fertilizers & irrigation techniques is required
• Crops grown: Cotton, wheat, rice, pulses, millets, tobacco, oil seeds, potatoes, fruits

Alluvial Soil:

• Mostly flat & regular soils
• Porosity & texture provide good drainage
• Highly productive because of its fertile nature
• Crops grown: Rice, wheat, sugarcane, tobacco, cotton, jute, maize, oil seeds, vegetables, fruits