Soils of India MCQs with Answers and Explanations

Question #281

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The major limitation of laterite soil is:

A. Low fertility due to leaching

B. High salinity

C. Waterlogging

D. Excess humus

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Intense leaching removes nutrients, making laterite soil relatively infertile.

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Question #282

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Which soil is most suitable for sugarcane cultivation in Uttar Pradesh?

A. Peaty Soil

B. Desert Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Mountain Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The fertile alluvial soils of Uttar Pradesh support large-scale sugarcane cultivation.

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Question #283

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Which state has extensive black soil formed by Deccan Trap lava?

A. Punjab

B. Sikkim

C. Nagaland

D. Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Large parts of Madhya Pradesh are covered by black soil derived from Deccan Trap basalt.

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Question #284

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Which soil is naturally most fertile among Indian soil types?

A. Mountain Soil

B. Laterite Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Desert Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil contains abundant nutrients and supports a wide variety of crops.

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Question #285

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

A. Gully Erosion

B. Splash Erosion

C. Aeolian Erosion

D. Sheet Erosion

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Aeolian erosion refers to wind erosion, common in deserts and semi-arid regions.

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Question #286

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Which crop is most associated with black cotton soil regions?

A. Jute

B. Cotton

C. Rubber

D. Tea

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Black soil is known as black cotton soil because it is ideal for cotton cultivation.

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Question #287

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Which soil type covers the largest geographical area in India?

A. Laterite Soil

B. Black Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Red Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil covers the largest area in India, especially across the Northern Plains and river valleys.

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Question #288

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Which horizon of soil is richest in humus?

A. A-horizon

B. R-horizon

C. B-horizon

D. C-horizon

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A-horizon (topsoil) contains the highest amount of organic matter and humus, making it the most fertile layer.

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Question #289

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Which soil horizon is also known as subsoil?

A. A-horizon

B. O-horizon

C. C-horizon

D. B-horizon

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
B-horizon is called subsoil and contains minerals leached from the topsoil.

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Question #290

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Which soil-forming process involves breaking of rocks into smaller particles?

A. Erosion

B. Leaching

C. Weathering

D. Deposition

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Weathering is the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks into soil particles.

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Question #291

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Which type of weathering is most common in hot desert regions?

A. None

B. Mechanical weathering

C. Biological weathering

D. Chemical weathering

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mechanical weathering dominates in deserts due to temperature changes causing rock expansion and contraction.

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Question #292

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Which Indian state has largest area under black soil?

A. Punjab

B. Maharashtra

C. Assam

D. Bihar

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Maharashtra has the largest area under black soil in India.

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Question #293

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Which soil is best known for sugarcane in Uttar Pradesh?

A. Red soil

B. Laterite soil

C. Alluvial soil

D. Black soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil in UP supports sugarcane due to fertility and irrigation availability.

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Question #294

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Which soil is most common in plateau regions of India?

A. Black soil

B. Peaty soil

C. Alluvial soil

D. Desert soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Black soil is dominant in the Deccan Plateau region.

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Question #295

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Which soil is known for poor drainage but high fertility?

A. Laterite soil

B. Desert soil

C. Black soil

D. Red soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Black soil retains water but drains poorly, yet remains highly fertile.

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Question #296

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Which soil is best for rubber cultivation in Kerala?

A. Laterite soil

B. Black soil

C. Alluvial soil

D. Desert soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Laterite soil in Kerala supports rubber plantations due to climate and drainage.

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Question #297

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Which soil is least suitable for agriculture without irrigation?

A. Mountain soil

B. Black soil

C. Alluvial soil

D. Desert soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Desert soil lacks moisture and nutrients, requiring irrigation for cultivation.

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Question #298

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

A. Weathering

B. Deposition

C. Leaching

D. Erosion

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Correct Answer: Option C

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

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Question #299

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Which soil is formed in floodplains and frequently renewed?

A. Laterite

B. Bhangar

C. Desert

D. Khadar

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Khadar soil is newly deposited alluvium in floodplains and is very fertile.

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Question #300

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Which soil is older alluvium?

A. Red soil

B. Khadar

C. Black soil

D. Bhangar

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bhangar is older alluvium and contains kankar nodules.

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