Soils of India MCQs

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Soils of India MCQs

Practice Soils of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering alluvial soil, black soil, red soil, laterite soil, desert soil, mountain soil, soil formation, soil conservation, soil distribution and important agriculture-related geography topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #221
Which soil is formed from volcanic lava?
A. Desert soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Red soil
D. Black soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Black soil is formed from the weathering of volcanic lava (basalt).
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Question #222
Which soil is best suited for rice cultivation?
A. Black soil
B. Desert soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil retains moisture and is highly fertile, making it ideal for rice.
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Question #223
Which soil is prone to wind erosion?
A. Black soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Mountain soil
D. Desert soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Desert soil is sandy and loose, making it highly prone to wind erosion.
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Question #224
Which soil is found in river deltas of India?
A. Desert soil
B. Black soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is found in river deltas like Ganga-Brahmaputra, Godavari, and Krishna.
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Question #225
Which soil is also called 'brick soil'?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Black soil
C. Red soil
D. Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Laterite soil hardens like bricks after drying due to iron and aluminum content.
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Question #226
Which soil is most fertile in India?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Red soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Desert soil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is the most fertile soil in India and supports intensive agriculture.
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Question #227
Which soil is found in hilly forest regions?
A. Mountain soil
B. Black soil
C. Desert soil
D. Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mountain soil is found in hilly regions and varies with altitude and vegetation.
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Question #228
Which soil is deficient in nitrogen and organic matter?
A. Peaty soil
B. Desert soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Black soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Desert soil lacks nitrogen and organic matter due to sparse vegetation.
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Question #229
Which soil is formed due to weathering of crystalline rocks?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Red soil
D. Black soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Red soil is formed by weathering of crystalline igneous and metamorphic rocks.
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Question #230
Which soil has high porosity but low fertility?
A. Mountain soil
B. Black soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Desert soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Desert soil is porous and sandy but lacks nutrients.
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Question #231
Which soil conservation method is used on slopes?
A. Mining
B. Terrace farming
C. Overgrazing
D. Deforestation
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Terrace farming reduces soil erosion in hilly areas by cutting slopes into steps.
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Question #232
Which soil is best conserved by afforestation?
A. Mountain soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Black soil
D. Desert soil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Afforestation helps bind soil and prevent erosion in mountain regions.
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Question #233
Which soil is alkaline in nature in arid regions?
A. Black soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Red soil
D. Desert soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Desert soils become alkaline due to salt accumulation in dry climates.
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Question #234
Which soil is rich in iron oxide?
A. Black soil
B. Desert soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Red soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Red soil gets its color from iron oxide content.
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Question #235
Which soil is most affected by leaching?
A. Black soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Desert soil
D. Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Laterite soil is highly leached due to heavy rainfall.
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Question #236
Which soil is suitable for millet cultivation?
A. Black soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Desert soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Desert soil supports drought-resistant crops like millets.
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Question #237
Which soil is found in coastal India?
A. Red soil
B. Desert soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Black soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is common in coastal river deltas of India.
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Question #238
Which soil is known for cracking in dry season?
A. Desert soil
B. Black soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Red soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Black soil develops deep cracks during dry periods.
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Question #239
Which soil is least fertile?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Black soil
C. Peaty soil
D. Desert soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Desert soil is least fertile due to lack of nutrients and moisture.
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Question #240
Which soil is commonly called 'Bangar' in the Northern Plains?
A. New alluvial soil
B. Old alluvial soil
C. Black soil
D. Red soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bangar refers to the older alluvial soil found on higher terraces above the floodplains. It often contains kankar nodules and is less fertile than Khadar.
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