The soil most suitable for oilseed cultivation in peninsular India is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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

A. Saline Soil

B. Peaty Soil

C. Red Soil

D. Desert Soil

Answer: Option C

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

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Question #1

Which soil is commonly associated with paddy cultivation in river valleys?

A. Forest Soil

B. Desert Soil

C. Saline Soil

D. Alluvial Soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rice cultivation flourishes in fertile and moisture-retentive alluvial soils.

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Question #2

Which soil is older alluvium?

A. Red soil

B. Bhangar

C. Black soil

D. Khadar

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bhangar is older alluvium and contains kankar nodules.

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Question #3

Which soil type has the highest water-holding capacity?

A. Desert Soil

B. Laterite Soil

C. Black Soil

D. Red Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Black soil has high clay content, enabling it to retain moisture for long periods.

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