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 #121
Which soil is formed by the weathering of basalt rocks?
A. Desert soil
B. Red soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Black soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Black soil is formed from the weathering of volcanic basalt rocks, especially in the Deccan Plateau.
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Question #122
Which soil is also called 'self-ploughing soil'?
A. Red soil
B. Mountain soil
C. Black soil
D. Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Black soil swells when wet and develops deep cracks when dry, which helps in natural aeration, hence called self-ploughing.
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Question #123
Which soil is least fertile due to heavy leaching?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Black soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Peaty soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Laterite soil is heavily leached in tropical rainfall areas, making it poor in nutrients and less fertile.
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Question #124
Which region of India has the largest area under alluvial soil?
A. Indo-Gangetic Plains
B. Deccan Plateau
C. Western Ghats
D. Thar Desert
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Indo-Gangetic Plains have the largest extent of alluvial soil in India.
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Question #125
Which soil is best suited for jute cultivation?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Desert soil
D. Red soil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Alluvial soil in delta regions like Bengal is ideal for jute cultivation due to high fertility and moisture.
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Question #126
Which soil is known for high iron content?
A. Black soil
B. Red soil
C. Peaty soil
D. Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Red soil contains iron oxide which gives it its characteristic red color.
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Question #127
Desert soil is also known as:
A. Forest soil
B. Arid soil
C. Regur soil
D. Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Desert soils are also called arid soils due to their occurrence in dry regions like Rajasthan.
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Question #128
Which soil has high porosity but low water retention?
A. Sandy desert soil
B. Clay soil
C. Peaty soil
D. Black soil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sandy desert soil has large particles and high porosity, leading to low water retention.
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Question #129
Which soil is most widely used for rice cultivation in India?
A. Laterite soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Desert soil
D. Black soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Alluvial soil retains moisture and is highly fertile, making it ideal for rice cultivation in river plains.
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Question #130
Which factor is most important in soil formation?
A. Time only
B. Climate
C. Longitude
D. Latitude
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Climate influences weathering, vegetation, and biological activity, making it a key factor in soil formation.
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Question #131
Which process involves removal of topsoil by running water?
A. Soil erosion
B. Leaching
C. Weathering
D. Deposition
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Soil erosion is the removal of topsoil by water, wind, or other agents.
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Question #132
Which conservation method is used in dry regions?
A. Mulching
B. Terrace farming
C. Shelter belts
D. Contour ploughing
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Shelter belts of trees reduce wind speed and protect soil in arid regions.
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Question #133
Which soil is rich in organic matter in marshy areas?
A. Peaty soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Red soil
D. Desert soil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Peaty soil forms in waterlogged conditions and is rich in organic matter.
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Question #134
Which soil is found in delta regions of India?
A. Laterite soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Red soil
D. Mountain soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is deposited in river deltas like the Ganga, Godavari, and Krishna.
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Question #135
Which soil is most affected by salinity in India?
A. Desert soil
B. Black soil
C. Mountain soil
D. Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Desert soils are often saline due to high evaporation and poor drainage.
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Question #136
Which is a major soil conservation technique in hilly areas?
A. Mining
B. Strip cropping
C. Deforestation
D. Overgrazing
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Strip cropping reduces soil erosion by alternating crops in strips across slopes.
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Question #137
Which soil is rich in lime and potash but poor in nitrogen?
A. Black soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Red soil
D. Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Alluvial soil contains lime and potash but is often deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus.
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Question #138
Which soil is best for sugarcane cultivation?
A. Black soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Desert soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil in river plains provides fertile conditions suitable for sugarcane cultivation.
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Question #139
Which soil is formed due to intense leaching in high rainfall regions?
A. Laterite soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Desert soil
D. Black soil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Laterite soil forms in areas of high rainfall where intense leaching removes soluble minerals.
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Question #140
Which soil is most common in river valleys of North India?
A. Black soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Red soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Alluvial soil dominates river valleys like the Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra plains.
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