Question

Consider the following statements.

a) The Soil found in maximum part of Rajasthan is Aridisols and Entisols.

b) Red soil is present in Udaipur and Dungarpur.

c) Usara soil is the soil which is located nearby mountain ranges.

d) Hadoti Region has Black soil.

Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?

1. a and b only
2. c and d only
3. a, b and d only
4. a and d only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : a, b and d only

The correct answer is a, b and d only.

•  The Soil found in maximum part of Rajasthan is Aridisols and Entisols.
  • This is found in the 2/3rd area of the desert area of the Rajasthan.
• Red soil is present in Udaipur and Dungarpur.
• Hadoti Region has Black soil.
  • Hadoti Region covers the Kota, Baran, Jhalawar

•  Usara soil is the Saline soil.
  • Saline soils contain a larger proportion of sodium, potassium and magnesium.
  • They are infertile.
  • They do not support any vegetative growth.
  • They have more salts, largely because of the dry climate and poor drainage.