Which Indian state is famous for red and yellow soils? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Indian state is famous for red and yellow soils?

A. Odisha

B. Jammu & Kashmir

C. Haryana

D. Punjab

Answer: Option A

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Large parts of Odisha are covered by red and yellow soils derived from ancient crystalline rocks.

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Which soil is most deficient in organic matter?

A. Desert Soil

B. Alluvial Soil

C. Peaty Soil

D. Mountain Soil

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Which process removes dissolved minerals from soil in heavy rainfall regions?

A. Deposition

B. Leaching

C. Erosion

D. Weathering

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Leaching is the removal of soluble nutrients from soil by water.

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Which Indian region is famous for black soil and sugarcane cultivation?

A. Punjab Plains

B. Maharashtra Plateau

C. Thar Desert

D. Assam Valley

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The Maharashtra Plateau's black soil supports large-scale sugarcane cultivation.

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