Geology

Peaty Soils in Indian Subcontinent Peaty soil is a darker soil and feels damp and spongy due to its higher levels of peat. They are…

Saline Soils in Indian Subcontinent Soil salinity is the salt content in the soil; the process of increasing the salt content is known as salinization.…

Arid Soils in Indian Subcontinent Arid soils are one of the most prevalent soil orders in the world. They are generally sandy in structure and…

Laterite Soil in Indian Subcontinent Laterite has been derived from the Latin word ‘Later’ which means brick. The laterite soils develop in areas with high…

Red and Yellow Soil in Indian Subcontinent Red soil is a type of soil that develops in a warm, temperate, moist climate having a thin…

Black Soil in Indian Subcontinent The black soils are also called regur and black cotton soils because cotton is the most important crop grown on…

Alluvial Soils in Indian Subcontinent India has varied relief features, landforms, climatic realms, and vegetation types. These have contributed to the development of various types…

Classification of Soils in India India has varied relief features, landforms, climatic realms, and vegetation types. These have contributed to the development of various types…

Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve A Biosphere Reserve is a unique and representative ecosystem of terrestrial and coastal areas which are internationally recognized within the…

Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve A Biosphere Reserve is a unique and representative ecosystem of terrestrial and coastal areas which are internationally recognized within the framework of…