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 #141
Which soil is best known for cotton cultivation in India?
A. Black soil
B. Mountain soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Red soil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Black soil retains moisture for long periods, making it ideal for cotton cultivation.
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Question #142
Which soil is also called 'tropical soil' due to its formation conditions?
A. Desert soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Black soil
D. Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Laterite soil forms in tropical regions with high temperature and rainfall.
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Question #143
Which soil is generally coarse, sandy, and dry?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Black soil
C. Desert soil
D. Clay soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Desert soil has a sandy texture and low moisture due to arid conditions.
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Question #144
Which soil is formed by decomposition of forest organic matter in hills?
A. Desert soil
B. Mountain soil
C. Black soil
D. Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mountain soil is formed in forested hilly areas with organic matter accumulation.
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Question #145
Which soil is richest in humus content among Indian soils?
A. Laterite soil
B. Desert soil
C. Red soil
D. Peaty soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Peaty soil has the highest humus due to accumulation of organic matter in waterlogged conditions.
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Question #146
Which soil is widely found in coastal delta regions?
A. Black soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Desert soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is deposited in coastal deltas like Krishna, Godavari, and Mahanadi.
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Question #147
Which soil is also known as 'brick soil'?
A. Laterite soil
B. Black soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Red soil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Laterite soil hardens like bricks when dried due to iron and aluminum oxides.
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Question #148
Which soil is most vulnerable to water erosion?
A. Black soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Mountain soil
D. Desert soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Loose alluvial soil on floodplains is easily eroded by running water.
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Question #149
Which soil is poor in nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter?
A. Peaty soil
B. Black soil
C. Desert soil
D. Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Desert soils lack nutrients due to low vegetation and high evaporation.
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Question #150
Which soil is most suitable for tea cultivation in Assam?
A. Desert soil
B. Black soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil in Assam valleys supports tea plantations due to fertility and moisture.
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Question #151
Which soil type covers maximum area in India?
A. Desert soil
B. Red soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Black soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil covers the largest area in India, especially in northern plains.
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Question #152
Which soil is highly alkaline in nature in arid regions?
A. Black soil
B. Desert soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Red soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Desert soils often become alkaline due to salt accumulation from evaporation.
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Question #153
Which soil is best conserved by contour ploughing?
A. Desert soil
B. Peaty soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Mountain soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Contour ploughing is used in hilly regions to reduce soil erosion.
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Question #154
Which soil is formed by weathering of crystalline igneous rocks?
A. Black soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Red soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Red soil is formed from crystalline igneous rocks like granite and gneiss.
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Question #155
Which soil is most fertile after flood deposition?
A. Laterite
B. Desert
C. Bhangar
D. Khadar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Khadar soil is newly deposited alluvium and is highly fertile.
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Question #156
Which soil is commonly used for oilseed cultivation in India?
A. Mountain soil
B. Desert soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Black soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Black soil supports oilseed crops like groundnut and sunflower.
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Question #157
Which soil type is dominant in the Thar Desert?
A. Red soil
B. Desert soil
C. Black soil
D. Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Thar Desert is characterized by sandy desert soil.
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Question #158
Which soil is known for swelling and shrinking properties?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Red soil
C. Black soil
D. Desert soil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Black soil expands when wet and cracks when dry.
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Question #159
Which soil is most suitable for millet cultivation in arid regions?
A. Laterite soil
B. Desert soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Black soil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Desert soils support drought-resistant crops like millets.
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Question #160
Which soil is rich in iron but poor in nitrogen?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Black soil
C. Desert soil
D. Red soil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Red soil is rich in iron oxide but lacks nitrogen and humus.
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