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 #461
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Which soil is most important for jute cultivation?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Alluvial soil in West Bengal supports jute cultivation.
Alluvial soil in West Bengal supports jute cultivation.
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Question #462
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Which soil is highly porous but low in fertility?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Desert soil has high porosity but low nutrient content.
Desert soil has high porosity but low nutrient content.
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Question #463
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Which soil is suitable for millets in dry regions?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Desert soil supports drought-resistant crops like millets.
Desert soil supports drought-resistant crops like millets.
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Question #464
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Which soil is most prone to salinity in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Desert soil often becomes saline due to evaporation.
Desert soil often becomes saline due to evaporation.
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Question #465
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Which soil is best for coconut cultivation in coastal areas?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Laterite soil in coastal regions supports coconut cultivation.
Laterite soil in coastal regions supports coconut cultivation.
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Question #466
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Which soil is formed from granite and gneiss rocks?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Red soil is formed from weathering of granite and gneiss.
Red soil is formed from weathering of granite and gneiss.
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Question #467
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Which soil is known for cracking during dry season?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Black soil develops cracks when dry due to shrinkage.
Black soil develops cracks when dry due to shrinkage.
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Question #468
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Which soil is best conserved using contour ploughing?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Contour ploughing helps prevent erosion in mountain soils.
Contour ploughing helps prevent erosion in mountain soils.
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Question #469
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Which soil is most widespread in India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Alluvial soil is the most widespread soil type in India.
Alluvial soil is the most widespread soil type in India.
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Question #470
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Which soil is ideal for groundnut cultivation?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Red soil supports groundnut cultivation in peninsular India.
Red soil supports groundnut cultivation in peninsular India.
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Question #471
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Which soil is formed in humid tropical regions?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Laterite soil forms in humid tropical climates.
Laterite soil forms in humid tropical climates.
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Question #472
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Which soil is rich in potash but poor in nitrogen?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Alluvial soil is rich in potash but often deficient in nitrogen.
Alluvial soil is rich in potash but often deficient in nitrogen.
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Question #473
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Which soil type is known for containing montmorillonite clay minerals?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Black soil contains montmorillonite clay minerals, which are responsible for its high shrink-swell capacity and moisture retention.
Black soil contains montmorillonite clay minerals, which are responsible for its high shrink-swell capacity and moisture retention.
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Question #474
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Which soil is commonly referred to as 'deltaic alluvium'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Deltaic alluvium refers to alluvial deposits laid down in river delta regions such as the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta.
Deltaic alluvium refers to alluvial deposits laid down in river delta regions such as the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta.
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Question #475
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Which process leads to the hardening of laterite soil when exposed to air?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Laterite soil hardens irreversibly due to oxidation when exposed to the atmosphere.
Laterite soil hardens irreversibly due to oxidation when exposed to the atmosphere.
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Question #476
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Which Indian state has extensive black soil areas known as the 'cotton belt'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Maharashtra forms a major part of India's cotton belt due to extensive black soil coverage.
Maharashtra forms a major part of India's cotton belt due to extensive black soil coverage.
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Question #477
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Which soil type develops under low rainfall and sparse vegetation conditions?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Desert soil develops in arid climates with low rainfall and sparse vegetation.
Desert soil develops in arid climates with low rainfall and sparse vegetation.
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Question #478
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Which soil is best suited for cultivation of citrus fruits?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons grow well in fertile, well-drained alluvial soils.
Citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons grow well in fertile, well-drained alluvial soils.
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Question #479
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The process of removal of topsoil by running water in thin layers is called:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Sheet erosion removes a thin layer of fertile soil uniformly across a large area.
Sheet erosion removes a thin layer of fertile soil uniformly across a large area.
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Question #480
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Which soil type is naturally rich in calcium carbonate?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Black soil contains appreciable amounts of calcium carbonate, making it moderately alkaline.
Black soil contains appreciable amounts of calcium carbonate, making it moderately alkaline.
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