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 #281
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The major limitation of laterite soil is:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Intense leaching removes nutrients, making laterite soil relatively infertile.
Intense leaching removes nutrients, making laterite soil relatively infertile.
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Question #282
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Which soil is most suitable for sugarcane cultivation in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The fertile alluvial soils of Uttar Pradesh support large-scale sugarcane cultivation.
The fertile alluvial soils of Uttar Pradesh support large-scale sugarcane cultivation.
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Question #283
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Which state has extensive black soil formed by Deccan Trap lava?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Large parts of Madhya Pradesh are covered by black soil derived from Deccan Trap basalt.
Large parts of Madhya Pradesh are covered by black soil derived from Deccan Trap basalt.
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Question #284
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Which soil is naturally most fertile among Indian soil types?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Alluvial soil contains abundant nutrients and supports a wide variety of crops.
Alluvial soil contains abundant nutrients and supports a wide variety of crops.
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Question #285
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Which type of soil erosion is caused primarily by strong winds in dry regions?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Aeolian erosion refers to wind erosion, common in deserts and semi-arid regions.
Aeolian erosion refers to wind erosion, common in deserts and semi-arid regions.
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Question #286
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Which crop is most associated with black cotton soil regions?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Black soil is known as black cotton soil because it is ideal for cotton cultivation.
Black soil is known as black cotton soil because it is ideal for cotton cultivation.
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Question #287
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Which soil type covers the largest geographical area in India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Alluvial soil covers the largest area in India, especially across the Northern Plains and river valleys.
Alluvial soil covers the largest area in India, especially across the Northern Plains and river valleys.
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Question #288
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Which horizon of soil is richest in humus?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A-horizon (topsoil) contains the highest amount of organic matter and humus, making it the most fertile layer.
A-horizon (topsoil) contains the highest amount of organic matter and humus, making it the most fertile layer.
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Question #289
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Which soil horizon is also known as subsoil?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
B-horizon is called subsoil and contains minerals leached from the topsoil.
B-horizon is called subsoil and contains minerals leached from the topsoil.
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Question #290
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Which soil-forming process involves breaking of rocks into smaller particles?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Weathering is the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks into soil particles.
Weathering is the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks into soil particles.
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Question #291
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Which type of weathering is most common in hot desert regions?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mechanical weathering dominates in deserts due to temperature changes causing rock expansion and contraction.
Mechanical weathering dominates in deserts due to temperature changes causing rock expansion and contraction.
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Question #292
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Which Indian state has largest area under black soil?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Maharashtra has the largest area under black soil in India.
Maharashtra has the largest area under black soil in India.
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Question #293
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Which soil is best known for sugarcane in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Alluvial soil in UP supports sugarcane due to fertility and irrigation availability.
Alluvial soil in UP supports sugarcane due to fertility and irrigation availability.
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Question #294
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Which soil is most common in plateau regions of India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Black soil is dominant in the Deccan Plateau region.
Black soil is dominant in the Deccan Plateau region.
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Question #295
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Which soil is known for poor drainage but high fertility?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Black soil retains water but drains poorly, yet remains highly fertile.
Black soil retains water but drains poorly, yet remains highly fertile.
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Question #296
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Which soil is best for rubber cultivation in Kerala?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Laterite soil in Kerala supports rubber plantations due to climate and drainage.
Laterite soil in Kerala supports rubber plantations due to climate and drainage.
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Question #297
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Which soil is least suitable for agriculture without irrigation?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Desert soil lacks moisture and nutrients, requiring irrigation for cultivation.
Desert soil lacks moisture and nutrients, requiring irrigation for cultivation.
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Question #298
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Which process removes dissolved minerals from soil in heavy rainfall regions?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Leaching is the removal of soluble nutrients from soil by water.
Leaching is the removal of soluble nutrients from soil by water.
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Question #299
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Which soil is formed in floodplains and frequently renewed?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Khadar soil is newly deposited alluvium in floodplains and is very fertile.
Khadar soil is newly deposited alluvium in floodplains and is very fertile.
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Question #300
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Which soil is older alluvium?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Bhangar is older alluvium and contains kankar nodules.
Bhangar is older alluvium and contains kankar nodules.
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