Indian Geography
Which of the following statements is / are correct? 1. In India, red soils occur in Tamil Nadu, South Kamataka plateau and Kerala 2. Alluvial terraces are common in Himalayas 3. Most soils of the Indian plateau are transported ones Select the correct option from the codes given below:
The useful steps to prevent soil erosion are Afforestation, Contour Ploughing, Prohibition of shifting cultivation, Flood control, Restoration of long fallow, reclamation of alkaline and saline soil.
The high concentration of jute mills in the Hooghly basin are because of the presence of lot of water which is easily available from the Hugli River. Iron and coal also available from Raniganj mines. The suitable type of climate (24°C to 35°C temperature, rainfall of 120 to 150 cm, 80 to 90 % relative humidity ) is found in West Bengal.