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Describe any two… (Class 10 Social Science 2025, Q23a)

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Social ScienceCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2025, set 32/3/1 · 2 marks · Very short answer

CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2025: question 23(a)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2025, paper 32/3/1, section B, question 23(a), for 2 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q23(a) · 2 marks · Very short answerResources and Development

Describe any two features of 'arid soils'.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2025 board paper, set 32/3/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

Think of their colour and texture.

Hint 2

Think of why they lack humus in dry climates.

Step-by-step solution

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  1. Arid soils are red to brown in colour, and are generally sandy in texture and saline in nature.

    1 mark

  2. Because of the dry climate and high temperature, evaporation is fast, so the soil lacks humus and moisture. Kankar layers in the lower horizons restrict water infiltration.

    1 mark

Answer: Arid soils are reddish-brown, sandy and saline, and lack humus and moisture; kankar forms in the lower layers.

Where the marks are

  • One feature explained (1 mark)
  • Second feature explained (1 mark)

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