Distinguish between khadar and Bangar soils.

What is the comparative change in barren and waste land pattern in India between 1960-61 and 2008-09?

Differentiate Net sown Area from cultivable land?

How is red soil different from laterite soil?

State the different causes of soil erosion pertaining to the following region and suggest remedial measures for the same.

(a) Mountainous regions

(b) Steep slopes and plateaus

(c) Coastal areas

(d) Desert areas

(e) River plains