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 #401
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The soil found in coastal Odisha and West Bengal is often affected by:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Coastal soils often become saline due to seawater intrusion and evaporation.
Coastal soils often become saline due to seawater intrusion and evaporation.
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Question #402
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Which soil is formed due to deposition in lakes?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lacustrine soils are formed by sediments deposited in lake basins.
Lacustrine soils are formed by sediments deposited in lake basins.
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Question #403
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The term 'residual soil' refers to soil that:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Residual soils remain over the parent rock from which they are formed.
Residual soils remain over the parent rock from which they are formed.
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Question #404
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Which soil type is most commonly residual in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Black soil develops in situ from basaltic lava rocks and is therefore a residual soil.
Black soil develops in situ from basaltic lava rocks and is therefore a residual soil.
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Question #405
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Which agricultural practice replenishes nitrogen naturally in soil?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Leguminous plants host nitrogen-fixing bacteria in root nodules, enriching soil nitrogen.
Leguminous plants host nitrogen-fixing bacteria in root nodules, enriching soil nitrogen.
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Question #406
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Which bacteria are associated with nitrogen fixation in leguminous crops?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Rhizobium bacteria live in root nodules and convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms.
Rhizobium bacteria live in root nodules and convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms.
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Question #407
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Which soil type is commonly associated with millet cultivation in Karnataka?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Millets are extensively cultivated on red soils in Karnataka due to their drought tolerance.
Millets are extensively cultivated on red soils in Karnataka due to their drought tolerance.
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Question #408
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Which Indian state has extensive lateritic soils on the Konkan coast?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Konkan coast of Maharashtra experiences heavy rainfall, leading to laterite soil formation.
The Konkan coast of Maharashtra experiences heavy rainfall, leading to laterite soil formation.
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Question #409
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The presence of excessive sodium in soil results in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
High sodium content makes soil alkaline and adversely affects plant growth.
High sodium content makes soil alkaline and adversely affects plant growth.
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Question #410
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Which type of soil erosion is caused by underground water movement?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Tunnel erosion occurs when subsurface water creates tunnels and cavities in soil.
Tunnel erosion occurs when subsurface water creates tunnels and cavities in soil.
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Question #411
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Which soil type is ideal for coconut cultivation along coastal India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Coconut thrives in sandy coastal alluvial soils with good drainage.
Coconut thrives in sandy coastal alluvial soils with good drainage.
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Question #412
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The accumulation of organic matter is highest under:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Cool and wet conditions slow decomposition and increase organic matter accumulation.
Cool and wet conditions slow decomposition and increase organic matter accumulation.
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Question #413
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Which Indian soil type has the greatest shrink-swell capacity?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Black soils contain montmorillonite clay minerals responsible for shrink-swell behavior.
Black soils contain montmorillonite clay minerals responsible for shrink-swell behavior.
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Question #414
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Which crop is extensively cultivated on the Karewa deposits of Kashmir besides saffron?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Karewa soils support almond orchards and saffron cultivation in Kashmir.
Karewa soils support almond orchards and saffron cultivation in Kashmir.
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Question #415
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Which soil is often called immature soil because of continuous deposition?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Alluvial soils are frequently renewed by river deposits and therefore remain immature.
Alluvial soils are frequently renewed by river deposits and therefore remain immature.
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Question #416
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The fertility of alluvial soils is enhanced by the presence of:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Alluvial soils contain adequate amounts of potash, lime, and phosphoric acid.
Alluvial soils contain adequate amounts of potash, lime, and phosphoric acid.
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Question #417
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Which soil type is dominant in the Cauvery Delta?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Cauvery Delta is composed mainly of fertile alluvial deposits.
The Cauvery Delta is composed mainly of fertile alluvial deposits.
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Question #418
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Which process converts plant residues into dark organic matter?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Humification is the formation of humus from decomposed organic residues.
Humification is the formation of humus from decomposed organic residues.
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Question #419
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Which soil is most suitable for grape cultivation in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Grapes are successfully cultivated in the black soil regions of Maharashtra.
Grapes are successfully cultivated in the black soil regions of Maharashtra.
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Question #420
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The soil found in river meanders and oxbow lake regions is generally:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
River meanders deposit fine alluvium that creates fertile agricultural lands.
River meanders deposit fine alluvium that creates fertile agricultural lands.
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