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 #161
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Which soil is best conserved using afforestation?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Afforestation helps stabilize mountain soil and prevent erosion.
Afforestation helps stabilize mountain soil and prevent erosion.
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Question #162
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Which soil is formed in areas of low rainfall and high temperature?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Desert soil forms under arid conditions with low rainfall.
Desert soil forms under arid conditions with low rainfall.
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Question #163
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Which soil type is known as the 'gift of rivers' in India?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Alluvial soil is called the 'gift of rivers' because it is formed by the deposition of sediments carried by rivers over long periods.
Alluvial soil is called the 'gift of rivers' because it is formed by the deposition of sediments carried by rivers over long periods.
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Question #164
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Which of the following soils is most suitable for the cultivation of rice due to its water-retaining capacity?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Clayey alluvial soil retains water efficiently and provides favorable conditions for rice cultivation.
Clayey alluvial soil retains water efficiently and provides favorable conditions for rice cultivation.
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Question #165
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The term 'Regur' is associated with which Indian plateau?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Regur or black cotton soil is predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau, formed from basaltic lava.
Regur or black cotton soil is predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau, formed from basaltic lava.
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Question #166
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Which soil develops due to the decomposition of volcanic rocks?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Black soil develops from the weathering of basaltic volcanic rocks found in the Deccan Trap region.
Black soil develops from the weathering of basaltic volcanic rocks found in the Deccan Trap region.
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Question #167
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Which soil is generally coarse-textured and porous?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Desert soils are sandy, coarse-textured, porous, and have low water retention capacity.
Desert soils are sandy, coarse-textured, porous, and have low water retention capacity.
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Question #168
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Which state has significant laterite soil deposits used in brick-making?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Laterite soil is extensively used in brick-making in Kerala because it hardens upon exposure to air.
Laterite soil is extensively used in brick-making in Kerala because it hardens upon exposure to air.
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Question #169
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Which type of soil is commonly found in the Western Ghats?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats leads to intense leaching and the formation of laterite soil.
Heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats leads to intense leaching and the formation of laterite soil.
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Question #170
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Which soil is formed under conditions of moderate rainfall and temperature?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Red soil develops under moderate climatic conditions through weathering of crystalline rocks.
Red soil develops under moderate climatic conditions through weathering of crystalline rocks.
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Question #171
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of black soil?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Black soil exhibits swelling and shrinking properties due to its high clay content.
Black soil exhibits swelling and shrinking properties due to its high clay content.
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Question #172
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The soil most suitable for soybean cultivation in India is:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Soybean is extensively cultivated in the black soil regions of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Soybean is extensively cultivated in the black soil regions of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
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Question #173
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Which soil type is found extensively in the Chota Nagpur Plateau?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Chota Nagpur Plateau is mainly covered by red soil derived from ancient crystalline rocks.
The Chota Nagpur Plateau is mainly covered by red soil derived from ancient crystalline rocks.
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Question #174
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Which of the following soils is most suitable for cashew cultivation?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Cashew plantations are commonly found on laterite soils in coastal India.
Cashew plantations are commonly found on laterite soils in coastal India.
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Question #175
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Which soil horizon contains the maximum biological activity?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The A Horizon or topsoil contains humus and supports maximum microbial and biological activity.
The A Horizon or topsoil contains humus and supports maximum microbial and biological activity.
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Question #176
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The process of soil formation is known as:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Pedogenesis refers to the process through which soils develop from parent materials.
Pedogenesis refers to the process through which soils develop from parent materials.
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Question #177
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Which factor determines the color of most soils?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Soil color largely depends on mineral content, especially iron compounds and organic matter.
Soil color largely depends on mineral content, especially iron compounds and organic matter.
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Question #178
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Which Indian state is famous for black cotton soil and cotton textile industries?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Maharashtra's black soil supports extensive cotton cultivation and textile industries.
Maharashtra's black soil supports extensive cotton cultivation and textile industries.
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Question #179
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Peaty soils are rich in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Peaty soils contain large quantities of partially decomposed organic matter and humus.
Peaty soils contain large quantities of partially decomposed organic matter and humus.
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Question #180
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Peaty and marshy soils are commonly found in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Kerala's waterlogged regions support the formation of peaty and marshy soils.
Kerala's waterlogged regions support the formation of peaty and marshy soils.
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