Question

Why are fields in Salakamcheruvu left fallow for a few years after cultivating a crop?

• A. Red soil has little humus content.
• B. The soil is only two to three feet deep.
• C. Red soil is thin and rich in nutrients.
• D. Red soil has little water-holding capacity.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Red soil has little humus content.
B The soil is only two to three feet deep.
D Red soil has little water-holding capacity.

The fields in Salakamcheruvu are left fallow for some years after growing a crop because it has red soil. Red soil has little humus content and nutrients. It also has low water-holding capacity. Additionally, the soil in the area lacks the depth to help the roots to grow and spread out.