Q176
Soil salinity occurs in India to the extent of
A.
6 million ha
AnswerB.
1 lakh ha
C.
6 lakh ha
D.
60 million ha
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Soil salinity occurs in India to the extent of 6 million ha.Soil salinity is the number of dissolved salts in the soil solution. The process of accumulating soluble salts in the soil is known as salinization. Salts in the soil have an important effect on the functions and management.
Soil salinity affects around 2.1% of India's geographical area.