Which Indian region is famous for black soil and sugarcane cultivation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Indian region is famous for black soil and sugarcane cultivation?

A. Assam Valley

B. Maharashtra Plateau

C. Thar Desert

D. Punjab Plains

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Maharashtra Plateau's black soil supports large-scale sugarcane cultivation.

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Which crop is most associated with black cotton soil regions?

A. Cotton

B. Jute

C. Tea

D. Rubber

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Black soil is known as black cotton soil because it is ideal for cotton cultivation.

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Which soil is commonly called 'Bangar' in the Northern Plains?

A. Black soil

B. Old alluvial soil

C. Red soil

D. New alluvial soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Bangar refers to the older alluvial soil found on higher terraces above the floodplains. It often contains kankar nodules and is less fertile than Khadar.

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Which soil is naturally most fertile among Indian soil types?

A. Alluvial Soil

B. Laterite Soil

C. Mountain Soil

D. Desert Soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Alluvial soil contains abundant nutrients and supports a wide variety of crops.

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