Soils of India MCQs
Practice Soils of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering alluvial soil, black soil, red soil, laterite soil, desert soil, mountain soil, soil formation, soil conservation, soil distribution and important agriculture-related geography topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #261
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Which factor influences soil formation the most over long periods?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Time allows weathering and soil-forming processes to operate and develop mature soil profiles.
Time allows weathering and soil-forming processes to operate and develop mature soil profiles.
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Question #262
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Which region of India is known for saline soils caused by seawater intrusion?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Coastal Gujarat experiences salinity due to seawater intrusion and high evaporation.
Coastal Gujarat experiences salinity due to seawater intrusion and high evaporation.
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Question #263
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Which nutrient is most associated with chlorophyll formation?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Nitrogen is essential for chlorophyll production and healthy plant growth.
Nitrogen is essential for chlorophyll production and healthy plant growth.
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Question #264
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Which soil is generally found in regions with annual rainfall below 50 cm?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Desert soils develop in arid regions receiving very low rainfall.
Desert soils develop in arid regions receiving very low rainfall.
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Question #265
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The major soil group of the Thar Desert is:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Thar Desert is dominated by sandy soils with low moisture retention.
The Thar Desert is dominated by sandy soils with low moisture retention.
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Question #266
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Which soil is often called 'self-aerated soil'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Deep cracks formed in black soil during dry seasons allow natural aeration.
Deep cracks formed in black soil during dry seasons allow natural aeration.
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Question #267
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Which crop is extensively cultivated in the alluvial soils of West Bengal?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The fertile alluvial soils of West Bengal are highly suitable for jute cultivation.
The fertile alluvial soils of West Bengal are highly suitable for jute cultivation.
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Question #268
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The reddish-brown color of laterite soil is mainly due to:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Iron oxides accumulate in laterite soil after leaching and give it a reddish appearance.
Iron oxides accumulate in laterite soil after leaching and give it a reddish appearance.
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Question #269
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Which soil is typically shallow and gravelly on hill slopes?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mountain soils are often shallow, coarse, and gravelly due to slope erosion.
Mountain soils are often shallow, coarse, and gravelly due to slope erosion.
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Question #270
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Which state is famous for tea cultivation on mountain soils?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Tea plantations in Assam thrive on well-drained hill and mountain soils.
Tea plantations in Assam thrive on well-drained hill and mountain soils.
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Question #271
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What is the major cause of soil erosion in the Shivalik Hills?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Deforestation exposes soil to rainfall and runoff, causing severe erosion.
Deforestation exposes soil to rainfall and runoff, causing severe erosion.
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Question #272
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Which farming method helps conserve soil moisture?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Mulching reduces evaporation and helps retain soil moisture.
Mulching reduces evaporation and helps retain soil moisture.
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Question #273
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The soil found in deltaic regions is generally:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Deltaic regions receive continuous deposits of fertile alluvial sediments.
Deltaic regions receive continuous deposits of fertile alluvial sediments.
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Question #274
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Which soil is most suitable for pulse cultivation in central India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Black soils support pulses due to their moisture-retaining properties.
Black soils support pulses due to their moisture-retaining properties.
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Question #275
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Which process removes nutrients from the upper layers of soil?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Leaching washes soluble nutrients downward through the soil profile.
Leaching washes soluble nutrients downward through the soil profile.
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Question #276
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Which soil is commonly associated with paddy cultivation in river valleys?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Rice cultivation flourishes in fertile and moisture-retentive alluvial soils.
Rice cultivation flourishes in fertile and moisture-retentive alluvial soils.
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Question #277
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Which type of weathering contributes most to soil formation in tropical regions?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
High temperatures and rainfall accelerate chemical weathering in tropical climates.
High temperatures and rainfall accelerate chemical weathering in tropical climates.
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Question #278
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Which soil contains the highest amount of clay among major Indian soil types?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Black soil is highly clayey and therefore has excellent moisture retention.
Black soil is highly clayey and therefore has excellent moisture retention.
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Question #279
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Which soil is generally found in the Brahmaputra Valley?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Brahmaputra Valley is covered with fertile alluvial deposits.
The Brahmaputra Valley is covered with fertile alluvial deposits.
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Question #280
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Which soil conservation measure involves growing alternate strips of crops?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Strip cropping reduces runoff velocity and helps prevent soil erosion.
Strip cropping reduces runoff velocity and helps prevent soil erosion.
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