Which soil is best conserved by mulching? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is best conserved by mulching?

A. Laterite soil

B. Red soil

C. Black soil

D. Desert soil

Answer: Option D

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Mulching helps retain moisture in dry desert soils.

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Desert soil is generally deficient in:

A. Potash

B. Silica

C. Sand

D. Nitrogen and organic matter

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Desert soils are sandy and lack nitrogen and organic matter due to low vegetation cover.

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Which soil is best for coconut cultivation in coastal areas?

A. Alluvial soil

B. Black soil

C. Desert soil

D. Laterite soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Laterite soil in coastal regions supports coconut cultivation.

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Which crop is best suited to fertile floodplain soils?

A. Coffee

B. Sugarcane

C. Rubber

D. Tea

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Floodplain alluvial soils provide excellent conditions for sugarcane cultivation.

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