Science dealing with study of soil is called
Pedology
The study of soil is known as Pedology. This branch of science focuses on the formation, classification, and mapping of soils, understanding the physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils, and their management for crop production.
| Term | Field of Study |
|---|---|
| Pedology | Study of Soil |
| Pedagogy | Art and Science of Teaching |
| Ecology | Study of Interactions between Organisms and their Environment |
| Pomology | Study of Fruit and their Cultivation |
Given the options, the correct answer is Pedology.
Black soil is also known by which of the following name?
The soil that is present over the piedmont plains such as Chos and Duars is
Which of the following statements regarding Soil is/are FALSE?
1. Fertile soil supports plant growth by providing plants with nutrients, acting as a water holding body and serving as the substrate to which plants anchor their roots.
2. Vegetation, tree cover and forest prevents soil degradation and desertification by stabilizing the soil, maintaining water and nutrient cycling.
3. Grass found on pasture lands cannot protect the soil against soil erosion and also inhibits the soil biological activities.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
With reference to the different types of soil found in India, identify the pairs which is/are wrongly matched.
1. Submontane soil - These are formed by the deposition of eroded material and are found in the Tarai region stretching from Jammu and Kashmir to Assam.
2. Karewa soil - These are the lacustrine deposits found in the Kashmir valleys and Bhadarwah Valley.
3. Peaty and Marshy soil - These are typical soils of the monsoon climate characterised by seasonal rainfall and is deficient in organic matter.
4. Laterite soil - These soils are rich in humus and organic matter.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match List I with List II.
| List – I (Pedogenic Process) | List – II (Description) |
|---|---|
| A. Podzolization | I. It is associated with humid cold mid-latitude climates and coniferous vegetation |
| B. Laterization | II. It is associated with soils found in tropical and subtropical environments |
| C. Calcification | III. It is associated with warm, semi-arid environments, usually in grassland vegetation where evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation |
| D. Gleization | IV. It is associated with poorly drained and water logged areas of cold climates and peat is found in the upper portion of the soil |