Description : How has the lava-flow rocks of Deccan Plateau changed into fertile black soils? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Deccan Plateau region is built up by the lava-flow rocks, which have been changed into fertile black soils because of continuous weathering through ages. The region of black soil is very suitable for cultivation of cotton plants.
Description : The soils of the plains have not been derived (a) from the Himalayan rocks (b) from the Peninsular rocks (c) only from the rocks existing locally (d) from material brought by the rivers
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Which of the following is/are not the characteristics of red soils? 1. They are derived from weathering of old crystalline and metamorphic rocks 2. They contain iron oxides 3. They have high water retention capacity 4. They ... nitrogen content (a) II and III (b) Only III (c) Only IV (d) III and IV
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Assertion: Black soils are black in colour due to diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. Reason: They develop deep cracks during hot weather Options: (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of ... of A.(c) A is true but B is false. (d) A is false but R is true.
Last Answer : (d) A is false but R is true.
Description : Pile foundations are suitable for (A) Water logged soils (B) Soft rocks (C) Compact soils (D) Multi-storeyed buildings
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Black cotton soils are a) Heavy clay soils varying from clay to Loam, with clay content of 40 to 50% formed by decomposition of rocks by long continued weathering* b) Compacted and ... underneath d) Dark brown earthy materials formed due to partial or complete decomposition of vegetable matter
Last Answer : a) Heavy clay soils varying from clay to Loam, with clay content of 40 to 50% formed by decomposition of rocks by long continued weathering*
Description : The oldest rocks in the earth's crust were once molten; and came from deep in- side the earth. The molten rock; called magma; spewed out in volcanic eruptions during the earth;s early life and solidified into hard rock's called?
Last Answer : igneous rocks