INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

NORTHEN PLALNS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Kankar soil is ideal for
A
Slash and Burn Agriculture
B
Intensive Agriculture
C
Partial Agriculture
D
Mixed Cropping
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The soil in this region contains calcareous deposits locally known as kankar. The newer younger deposits of the flood plains are called khadar. They are renewed almost every year and so are fertile. This, ideal for intensive agriculture.

Detailed explanation-2: -This is a kind of highland formed up of old alluvium. It is highly suitable for intensive cultivation. It is unsuitable for cultivation. It is also called pet in the regions of Punjab.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Khadar lands are suitable for the cultivation of sugarcane, rice, wheat, maize and oilseeds.

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