Question

GIVE REASON:
Dry farming is preferred in areas of red soil

Answer 1

Red Soil

Explanation:

Red soil, the kind of soil which is found in :

• A warm.
• Temperate.
• Moist climate under deciduous or mixed forest.

Characteristic

• Derived from crystalline rock.
• They are usually poor growing soils.
• low in nutrients and humus.
• organic-mineral layers overlying a yellowish-brown
• Difficult to be cultivated because of its low water holding capacity.
• Therefore the Dry farming is preferred.

Answer 2

Dry farming is preferred in areas of Red Soil as the soil is less fertile and is found in areas characterized by heavy rainfall.

Explanation:  

• The presence of moisture in the soil signifies the dry farming conditions.
• The red soil is formed mainly due to the presence of igneous rocks that occur due to the presence of heavy rainfall.
• It is less fertile than other soil as the ideal characteristics for red soil is the presence of high moisture so dry crops are ideal for farming.

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