Which type of soil is predominantly found in your state or union territory?
Students should identify their state's predominant soil type using the soil map (Page 12) and chapter information.
Examples: Punjab and Haryana — Alluvial soil (deposited by rivers, rich in nutrients). Maharashtra — Black soil (also called regur soil, good for cotton).
Tamil Nadu — Red soil in interior, coastal alluvial soil. Kerala — Laterite soil and coastal alluvial soil.
Rajasthan — Desert soil and some alluvial soil. Deccan Plateau region — Black soil and red soil.
Himalayan region — Mountain/alpine soil.
The chapter explains that 'crops are also strongly influenced by the type of soil where they grow' (Page 11).
Explanation
The chapter describes six major soil types on Page 11: alluvial soil, black soil, red soil, laterite soil, desert soil, and mountain/alpine soil. The soil map on Page 12 shows their distribution. Students should relate this to their local geography.
Solution Steps
Students should identify their state's predominant soil type using the soil map (Page 12) and chapter information
The chapter describes six major soil types on Page 11: alluvial soil, black soil, red soil, laterite soil, desert soil, and mountain/alpine soil
The soil map on Page 12 shows the distribution of different soil types across India
Students should relate soil types to their local geography
Crops are strongly influenced by the type of soil where they grow