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

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Loamy soil is a mixture of:

A. Humus and Salt

B. Rock and Gravel

C. Sand, Silt and Clay

D. Clay and Limestone

Answer: Option C

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

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The accumulation of organic matter is highest under:

A. Cool and Wet Conditions

B. Arid Conditions

C. Hot and Dry Conditions

D. Semi-desert Conditions

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Cool and wet conditions slow decomposition and increase organic matter accumulation.

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Which soil is found in Brahmaputra valley?

A. Laterite soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Desert soil

D. Black soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Brahmaputra valley has fertile alluvial soil due to river deposits.

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Which soil is most commonly associated with paddy cultivation in eastern India?

A. Mountain Soil

B. Saline Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Desert Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Eastern India's fertile alluvial soils are highly suitable for rice cultivation.

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