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Consider the following statements about soils in India 1. Peaty Soils are found in heavy rainfall and high humidity, and they have organic matter up to 40-50%. 2. Saline soils are also known as Usara Soils. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about soils in India 1. Peaty Soils are found in heavy rainfall and high humidity, and they have organic matter up to 40-50%. 2. Saline soils are also known as Usara Soils. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

  • They are found in the areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity, where there is a good growth of vegetation. Thus, a large quantity of dead organic matter accumulates in these areas, and this gives rich humus and organic content to the soil.
  • Organic matter in these soils may go up to 40-50 percent. These soils are normally heavy and black in color.
  • In many places, they are alkaline also. It occurs widely in the northern part of Bihar, the Southern part of Uttaranchal and the coastal areas of West Bengal, Orrisa and Tamil Nadu.
  • Some soils like alluvial and black soils are fertile while some other soils such as laterite, desert and alkaline soils lack infertility and do not yield good harvest.

Important Points

  • On the basis of genesis, colour, composition and location, the soils of India are classified into-
    • Alluvial Soil
    • Black Soil
    • Red and Yellow Soil
    • Red and Yellow Soil
    • Laterite Soil
    • Arid Soil
    • Saline Soil
    • Peaty Soil
    • Forest Soil

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