Soil fertility is mainly determined by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Soil fertility is mainly determined by:

A. Color

B. Texture only

C. Depth

D. Nutrient content

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Soil fertility depends on nutrient content like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and organic matter.

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Which process leads to the hardening of laterite soil when exposed to air?

A. Oxidation

B. Salinization

C. Calcification

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Laterite soil hardens irreversibly due to oxidation when exposed to the atmosphere.

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Which crop is extensively grown in the alluvial soils of the Indo-Gangetic Plain?

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B. Coffee

C. Wheat

D. Rubber

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Which soil is found in Himalayan valleys?

A. Mountain soil

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C. Red soil

D. Black soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

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