Resources and Development

When was the Rio de Janerio summit held ?

• 1992

• 1982

• 1995

• 1985

Old alluvial soil is also called _______.

Identify the type of cultivation ?

• Split Cultivation

• Terrace Farming

• Contour Ploughing

• Shelter Belts

Which of the following is a Land Conservation method.

• Deforestation

• Afforestation

• Mining

• Over- grazing

Which type of soil is found in basalt region ?

• Black Soil
• Alluvial Soil

• Red and Laterite Soil

• Forest Soil

Red and Yellow soils develop ' Reddish ' colour due to diffusion of which metal in crystalline and metamorphic rocks ?

• Iron

• Copper

• Zinc

• Mercury

The lower horizons of the Arid Soil are occupied by Kankar because of the increasing ________ content downwards .

• Iron

• Calcium

• Zinc

• Copper

The denudation of the soil cover and subsequent washing down is described as _________ .

• Soil Erosion

• Soil Formation

• Land Degradation

• Afforestation

Which type of soil is ideal for growing cotton ?

• Alluvial Soil

• Forest Soil

• Black Soil

• Laterite Soil

Which type of soil is found in deltas of Indus , Mahanadi and Godavari rivers ?

• Alluvial Soil

• Forest Soil

• Black Soil

• Laterite Soil