Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this user should be reported.
Explain the factors contributing to the variations in the spatial distribution of soils in India and discuss their impact on the country's agriculture, economy, and social development. (200 words)
The upper layer of the rock consisting mainly small particles and humus which can support the growth of plants is known as soil. Soil is important because it provides the structural support for plants in agriculture and is also their source of water and nutrients. The major factors that influence thRead more
The upper layer of the rock consisting mainly small particles and humus which can support the growth of plants is known as soil. Soil is important because it provides the structural support for plants in agriculture and is also their source of water and nutrients.
The major factors that influence the formation of soil are parent material, relief, climate, vegetation, life forms and time.
Reasons behind the spatial distribution of soils in India-
1. parent material = Important soil deciding factor . In Deccan region due to basatic rock we have black soil
2.Topography-
Rainfall patterns and temperature play a crucial role in weathering processes, leading to different soil types. Eg. we have dry sandy soil in hot desert of Rajasthan and Red colored laterite soil in high rainfall region like western slopes of western ghats.
Impact =
1. Due to spatial distribution of soil we have diverse crops being grown. Eg Cotton, sugercane in black soil whereas rice and wheat in alluvial soils.etc
2.Due to diversified cropping we can ensure food security in our country with proper agricultural practices.
3.due to various cropping patterns in india we have bumper harvest of Paddy ,wheat, sugercane. These products are exported which helps grow our economy.
4. Good soil profile helps farmers have high productivity leading to higher income to the farmers. This makes rural economy even stronger.
Agriculture is called as backbone of our economy.This way Soil diversity of our country plays important role in making our country self sufficient in terms of agriculture or food production.
See less