Loamy soil is a mixture of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Loamy soil is a mixture of:

A. Clay and Limestone

B. Humus and Salt

C. Rock and Gravel

D. Sand, Silt and Clay

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Loam contains a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, making it highly fertile.

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Which soil contains the highest amount of clay among major Indian soil types?

A. Laterite Soil

B. Desert Soil

C. Red Soil

D. Black Soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Black soil is highly clayey and therefore has excellent moisture retention.

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Which soil is most vulnerable to water erosion?

A. Mountain soil

B. Black soil

C. Desert soil

D. Alluvial soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Loose alluvial soil on floodplains is easily eroded by running water.

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The black color of black soil is mainly due to the presence of:

A. Iron Oxide

B. Lime

C. Titaniferous Magnetite and Organic Matter

D. Humus

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Black soil derives its dark color from titaniferous magnetite, iron compounds, and organic materials present in basaltic parent rocks.

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