Mountain soils are mainly found in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Mountain soils are mainly found in:

A. Plateaus

B. Himalayan regions

C. Coastal areas

D. Plains

Answer: Option B

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Mountain soils are found in hilly and mountainous regions like the Himalayas and vary with altitude.

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Which soil is also known as 'Usar' soil in India?

A. Red Soil

B. Black Soil

C. Mountain Soil

D. Saline and Alkaline Soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Usar refers to saline and alkaline soils that contain excessive salts and have poor fertility.

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Question #2 Report Error

The major parent rock of black soil is:

A. Basalt

B. Sandstone

C. Granite

D. Limestone

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Black soil develops from weathering of basaltic lava flows.

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Which soil is found in delta regions of India?

A. Red soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Laterite soil

D. Mountain soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is deposited in river deltas like the Ganga, Godavari, and Krishna.

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