Horizonation refers to the development of distinct soil horizons (layers) over time.
It is part of the soil formation (pedogenesis) process.
It results from leaching, organic matter accumulation, and mineral transformations.
Other terms:
Salinization = salt accumulation
Solonization = sodium accumulation
Podzolization = leaching under acidic conditions
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27 Mins English English100 Questions100 Marks120 Mins English English75 Questions300 Marks90 Mins English(i) Very dark, cracking clay-dominated soils;
(ii) locally called regur, karail, and bhal;
(iii) high clay varying from 30–60%, base-rich;
(iv) occur in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and some parts of Karnataka and T.N. __________- is called
[A] Black Soils
[B] Alluvial Soils
[C] Red Soils
[D] Laterite and Lateritic Soils
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The following is the list of pesticides:
[a] B.H.C.
[b] D.D.T.
[c] NaCN
[d] Heptachlor
[e] Carbendazim
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Objective of GIS
[A] Maximizing the efficiency of planning and decision-making.
[B] Providing efficient means for data distribution and handling.
[C] Elimination of redundant database – minimize duplication.
[D] Capacity to integrate information from many sources.
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| List-I (Land Capability Classes) |
List-II (Colour) |
| (A) Class II |
(I) Green |
| (B) Class IV |
(II) Yellow |
| (C) Class III |
(III) Brown |
| (D) Class I |
(IV) Pink |
Match List-I with List-II
List-I (Characteristic)
(A) Si is replaced by Al³⁺ ions
(B) Attachment of Ca²⁺ on clay surface
(C) Na⁺ replacing other cations on clay surface
(D) H dissociated from hydroxyl ions on clay surface
List-II (Terminology)
(I) Ionic double layer
(II) pH dependent charge
(III) Dispersion of clay
(IV) Isomorphous substitution
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