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?
- A.
Alluvial
- B.
Loamy
- C.
Muddy
- D.
Stony
- 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.
Erosion: High rainfall and steep slopes lead to the washing away of finer soil particles, leaving behind larger fragments.
Parent Rock: The soil is formed from the weathering of Himalayan rocks, resulting in a high concentration of pebbles, gravel, and stones.
Texture: The soil is generally thin, light, and lacks organic matter compared to the fertile alluvial soil found in the Ghaggar-Yamuna plains.