The document provides an overview of different types of Indian soil, including alluvial, black, red & yellow, laterite, arid, and forest/mountain soils, highlighting their characteristics and agricultural suitability. It emphasizes the presence of nutrient content, climate influences, and the importance of soil conservation. Additionally, it warns against the harmful effects of chemical fertilizers.

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4. Factors responsible for making Soil
Soil
Forces of
Nature
(Wind, Water,
Decomposers etc.)
Relief
Features
Nature of
Bed Rock
Climate
Vegetation
Other
forms of
Life

5. Classification of INDIAN Soil
Soil
Arid Soil
Alluvial Soil
Black Soil
Red & Yellow Soils
Laterite Soil
Forest/Mountain Soil

6. Alluvial SoilMOST WIDESPREAD | HIGHLY FERTILE | DEPOSITED BY RIVERS | INTENSELY CULTIVATED

7. Alluvial Soil
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Alluvial Soil
Clay
Silt
Sand

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Alluvial Soil
H3PO4
CaO
K2CO3
Potassium
Carbonate
Phosphoric
Acid
Calcium
Oxide
Paddy Wheat
Sugarcane
PulsesCereals

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Alluvial Soil
Banger Khader

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Alluvial Soil

11. Map Courtesy: Orient BlackSwan Atlas
Alluvial Soil
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12. Black SoilBLACK COLOURED | BEST FOR COTTON | EXTREMELY FINE | DEVELOPS DEEP CRACKS

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Black Soil

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Black Soil

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Black Soil

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Black Soil
Calcium Carbonate
Potash
Lime
Magnesium
Phosphorous

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Black Soil

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Black Soil

19. Map Courtesy: Orient BlackSwan Atlas
Black Soil
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20. Red &
Yellow SoilRED/YELLOW COLOURED | WIDESPREAD IN KERALA | DEVELOPS ON CRYSTALLINE ROCKS

21. Should we begin with,
Yellow Soil
Red Soil

22. RED SOIL

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Red Soil

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Red Soil

25. Yellow
SOIL

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Yellow Soil

27. Map Courtesy: Orient BlackSwan Atlas
Red/Yellow Soil
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28. Laterite SoilDEVELOPS IN HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HIGH HUMIDITY | LOW HUMUS CONTENT

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Laterite Soil

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Laterite Soil
High
Temperature
High
Humidity/
Rainfall
Formation of
Laterite Soil
(due to Intense
leaching)

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Laterite Soil
Low Humus

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Laterite Soil
STATUTORY WARNING
USE OF CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS
IS HARMFUL TO HEALTH

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Laterite Soil
Munnar, Kerala

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Laterite Soil

35. Arid SoilLACKS HUMUS | SALINE IN NATURE | COMMON SALT CAN BE OBTAINED

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Arid Soil

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Arid Soil
Faster Rate of Evaporation
High Temperature
Dry Climate

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Arid Soil

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Arid Soil
Ganganagar District, Western Rajasthan
Barley Maize
Pulses
Millets
Wheat
Cotton

40. Map Courtesy: Orient BlackSwan Atlas
Arid Soil
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41. Forest/
Mountain SoilFOUND IN HILLY AND MOUNTANOUS REGIONS

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Forest/Mountain Soil
Pelling, Sikkim

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Forest/Mountain Soil

44. Lets Recap – Alluvial Soil
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45. Lets Recap – Black Soil
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46. Lets Recap – Red & Yellow Soil
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47. Lets Recap – Laterite Soil
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48. Lets Recap – Arid Soil
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49. Lets Recap – Mountain Soil
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