Red soil gets its characteristic color from: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Red soil gets its characteristic color from:

A. Lime

B. Humus

C. Magnesium

D. Iron Oxide

Answer: Option D

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The reddish color of red soil is caused by the presence of iron oxide in crystalline and metamorphic rocks.

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Which nutrient is primarily responsible for flowering and fruiting in plants?

A. Phosphorus

B. Nitrogen

C. Hydrogen

D. Carbon

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Which type of soil erosion is caused primarily by strong winds in dry regions?

A. Sheet Erosion

B. Gully Erosion

C. Aeolian Erosion

D. Splash Erosion

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Which process removes fine soil particles from the surface during heavy rainfall?

A. Calcification

B. Humification

C. Salinization

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