Question

Match the following:

List I List II

(A) (B)
A - Land use 1 - Prevent soil erosion
B - Humus 2 - Land suitable for agriculture

C - Rock dams 3 - Productive use of land
D - Arable land 4 - Organic matter deposited on topsoil

• A. A- 3, B- 4, C- 1, D- 2
• B. A- 2, B- 4, C- 3, D- 1
• C. A- 3, B- 4, C- 2, D- 1
• D. A- 4, B- 3, C- 1, D- 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A

A- 3, B- 4, C- 1, D- 2

Answer: A- 3; B- 4; C- 1; D- 2

Land use: Land is used for different purposes such as agriculture, forestry, mining, building houses, roads and setting up of industries. This is known as land use.

Humus: Humus is defined as black organic matter formed in soil due to the decay of dead plant and animal matter.

Rock dams: These are the artificial embankments created by constructing mould of soil, clay, sand and rock. Main function is to prevent floods and soil erosion

Arable land: It is the land suitable for agriculture.