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 #61
Which soil is generally alkaline in reaction?
A. Laterite Soil
B. Forest Soil
C. Mountain Soil
D. Black Soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Black soil tends to be alkaline due to the presence of lime and magnesium compounds.
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Question #62
Forest and mountain soils are rich in:
A. Calcium Carbonate
B. Silica Only
C. Salt
D. Humus
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Forest soils contain abundant humus from decayed vegetation.
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Question #63
Which crop is unsuitable for desert soil without irrigation?
A. Guar
B. Rice
C. Bajra
D. Millets
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Rice requires abundant water and is generally unsuitable for desert soils without irrigation.
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Question #64
Soil erosion by water creates deep channels called:
A. Rills and Gullies
B. Moraines
C. Estuaries
D. Deltas
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Running water can form rills and gullies that remove fertile topsoil.
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Question #65
Which region is famous for black cotton soil?
A. Brahmaputra Valley
B. Northern Plains
C. Western Himalayas
D. Deccan Plateau
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Deccan Plateau has extensive black soil derived from volcanic basalt.
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Question #66
The major parent rock of black soil is:
A. Basalt
B. Sandstone
C. Granite
D. Limestone
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Black soil develops from weathering of basaltic lava flows.
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Question #67
Which soil is highly suitable for sugarcane cultivation?
A. Mountain Soil
B. Desert Soil
C. Saline Soil
D. Alluvial Soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Alluvial soil provides nutrients and moisture favorable for sugarcane production.
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Question #68
The main cause of soil degradation in India is:
A. Deforestation
B. All of These
C. Improper Farming
D. Overgrazing
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Overgrazing, deforestation, and poor agricultural practices contribute significantly to soil degradation.
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Question #69
Which soil order is most dominant in the Indo-Gangetic Plain?
A. Alluvial Soil
B. Laterite Soil
C. Red Soil
D. Black Soil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Indo-Gangetic Plain is predominantly covered by alluvial soil deposited by the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra river systems, making it one of India's most fertile agricultural regions.
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Question #70
Which river is NOT a major contributor to the formation of Northern Plains alluvial soil?
A. Narmada
B. Ganga
C. Indus
D. Brahmaputra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Narmada flows through central India and does not contribute significantly to the alluvial deposits of the Northern Plains.
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Question #71
Which soil type generally contains more potash and lime than nitrogen?
A. Mountain Soil
B. Peaty Soil
C. Black Soil
D. Forest Soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Black soil is rich in lime, iron, magnesium, and potash but relatively deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus.
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Question #72
Which soil is formed due to intense leaching under tropical climatic conditions?
A. Alluvial Soil
B. Desert Soil
C. Black Soil
D. Laterite Soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Laterite soil forms under high rainfall and temperature conditions where intense leaching removes soluble minerals.
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Question #73
The word 'Laterite' is derived from a Latin word meaning:
A. Mountain
B. Red Brick
C. Rock
D. River
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The term laterite originates from the Latin word 'Later', meaning brick, because the soil hardens like bricks when exposed.
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Question #74
Which soil is commonly found in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and eastern Maharashtra?
A. Red Soil
B. Mountain Soil
C. Desert Soil
D. Saline Soil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Red soil is widespread in the southern and eastern parts of the Peninsular Plateau.
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Question #75
Which soil type has the highest water-holding capacity?
A. Red Soil
B. Desert Soil
C. Laterite Soil
D. Black Soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Black soil has high clay content, enabling it to retain moisture for long periods.
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Question #76
Which soil type is most vulnerable to wind erosion?
A. Alluvial Soil
B. Desert Soil
C. Black Soil
D. Mountain Soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Desert soil consists mainly of loose sand particles that are easily carried away by wind.
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Question #77
Which soil is often referred to as 'transported soil'?
A. Black Soil
B. Red Soil
C. Alluvial Soil
D. Laterite Soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is transported and deposited by rivers, unlike residual soils that remain where they form.
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Question #78
The soil found in the Sundarbans Delta is mainly:
A. Forest Soil
B. Alluvial Soil
C. Black Soil
D. Red Soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Sundarbans Delta is formed by alluvial deposits brought by the Ganga-Brahmaputra river system.
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Question #79
Which soil type is generally poor in humus because of high temperatures and rapid decomposition?
A. Peaty Soil
B. Red Soil
C. Black Soil
D. Alluvial Soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Red soils are generally deficient in humus due to rapid oxidation of organic matter in warm climates.
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Question #80
Which state has the largest area under black soil?
A. Maharashtra
B. Assam
C. Odisha
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Maharashtra contains the largest continuous stretch of black soil in India.
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