Which kind of soil is found at the Morni range of the State Haryana?

2015

Which kind of soil is found at the Morni range of the State Haryana?

  1. A.

    Alluvial

  2. B.

    Loamy

  3. C.

    Muddy

  4. D.

    Stony

  5. E.

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Correct answer: D

The Morni Hills, located in the Panchkula district, are the only hill station in Haryana and form part of the Shivalik Range. Because this is a hilly and mountainous region, the soil characteristics differ significantly from the plains of the rest of the state.

  1. Erosion: High rainfall and steep slopes lead to the washing away of finer soil particles, leaving behind larger fragments.

  2. Parent Rock: The soil is formed from the weathering of Himalayan rocks, resulting in a high concentration of pebbles, gravel, and stones.

  3. Texture: The soil is generally thin, light, and lacks organic matter compared to the fertile alluvial soil found in the Ghaggar-Yamuna plains.

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