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What is ravine? Where are these found in India?

Answer

A ravine is a deep valley which is formed due to linear/dendritic fluvial erosion of loose unconsolidated and bare soils by intricate network of rills and gullies.

These are found in Chambal Valley.

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Mention the three horizons of a soil profile.

Name physical properties of soils.

Name the three measures to conserve soils.

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 What are the characteristics of a fertile soil?

Describe loams.

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