What is the major cause of soil exhaustion? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is the major cause of soil exhaustion?

A. Afforestation

B. Organic Farming

C. Continuous Cultivation

D. Crop Rotation

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Continuous cultivation without replenishing nutrients leads to soil exhaustion.

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Which Indian region is characterized by saline soils known locally as 'Reh'?

A. Western Ghats

B. Nilgiri Hills

C. Uttar Pradesh Plains

D. Assam Valley

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Saline and alkaline soils in northern India are often locally called Reh or Kallar.

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Question #2

Which type of erosion is most common in desert areas?

A. Gully Erosion

B. Rill Erosion

C. Wind Erosion

D. Sheet Erosion

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Strong winds remove loose soil particles in desert and semi-desert regions.

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Loamy soil is a mixture of:

A. Sand, Silt and Clay

B. Rock and Gravel

C. Humus and Salt

D. Clay and Limestone

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Correct Answer: Option A

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

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