Peaty soils are rich in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Peaty soils are rich in:

A. Sand

B. Organic Matter

C. Potash

D. Iron Oxide

Answer: Option B

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Peaty soils contain large quantities of partially decomposed organic matter and humus.

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Which state has significant laterite soil deposits used in brick-making?

A. Punjab

B. Bihar

C. Kerala

D. Haryana

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Laterite soil is extensively used in brick-making in Kerala because it hardens upon exposure to air.

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The soil most suitable for oilseed cultivation in peninsular India is:

A. Saline Soil

B. Peaty Soil

C. Desert Soil

D. Red Soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Red soils support crops such as groundnut, millets, pulses, and oilseeds.

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Which region of India has the largest area under alluvial soil?

A. Indo-Gangetic Plains

B. Western Ghats

C. Deccan Plateau

D. Thar Desert

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Indo-Gangetic Plains have the largest extent of alluvial soil in India.

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