Soil fertility is mainly determined by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Soil fertility is mainly determined by:

A. Depth

B. Color

C. Texture only

D. Nutrient content

Answer: Option D

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Soil fertility depends on nutrient content like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and organic matter.

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Which crop is best suited to fertile floodplain soils?

A. Tea

B. Coffee

C. Rubber

D. Sugarcane

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
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Which soil develops cracks during the dry season?

A. Desert Soil

B. Red Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Black Soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Black soil develops deep cracks during dry periods due to shrinkage, which helps aeration and moisture penetration.

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Which soil type is naturally acidic and requires liming for cultivation?

A. Black Soil

B. Alluvial Soil

C. Laterite Soil

D. Desert Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

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