Match the following soils of Punjab with their specific agricultural challenges:

Soil Type Agricultural Challenge

1. Alluvial Soil A. Erosion and limited water retention

2. Kandi Soil B. High salinity and waterlogging issues

3. Desert Soil C. Limited irrigation and semi-arid conditions

4. Sierozem Soil D. Nitrogen deficiency and overgrazing

Select the correct match:

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Answer 1

Alluvial soils face salinity issues, particularly in poorly drained areas, where waterlogging exacerbates salt accumulation, reducing crop productivity
Kandi soils, found in the Shivalik foothills, are gravelly, prone to intense erosion, and suffer from minimal water retention, limiting their use to horticulture or dry farming
Desert soils are nutrient-deficient, with nitrogen and organic matter scarcity. Overgrazing and deforestation degrade them further, limiting crop viability to droughtresistant species like bajra.
Sierozem soils, with moderate fertility, require supplemental irrigation in semi-arid conditions. Calcium carbonate presence influences their productivity, favoring crops like pulses and millet.

	Soil Type		Agricultural Challenge
1.	Alluvial Soil	A.	Erosion and limited water retention
2.	Kandi Soil	B.	High salinity and waterlogging issues
3.	Desert Soil	C.	Limited irrigation and semi-arid conditions
4.	Sierozem Soil	D.	Nitrogen deficiency and overgrazing