Practice Soil Type (38.3.2) - Cropping Pattern - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
What type of crop is best suited for clayey soil?
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Think about which crops need a lot of water.
Question 2.
Why is sandy soil preferred for pulses?
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Consider the water needs of different crops.
3Question 3.
Which soil type is best for growing paddy?
- Sandy
- Clayey
- Loamy
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Consider water retention characteristics.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sandy soils are ideal for water-retentive crops.
- True
- False
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Recall the needs of different crops.
Question 5.
Given a region where soil is shifting from clayey to sandy, how might this impact local agriculture economically and socially?
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Consider both the economic and social implications of changing soil conditions.
Question 6.
A farmer has clayey soil that promotes rice cultivation. What strategies can he employ to enhance productivity while managing environmental impact?
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Think about techniques that benefit both productivity and the environment.

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