Which Indian state has largest area under black soil? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Indian state has largest area under black soil?

A. Maharashtra

B. Bihar

C. Punjab

D. Assam

Answer: Option A

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Maharashtra has the largest area under black soil in India.

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Which soil is highly prone to landslides when deforested?

A. Mountain soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Black soil

D. Desert soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mountain soil regions become unstable and prone to landslides after deforestation.

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Question #2

Which soil is most common in river valleys of North India?

A. Laterite soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Red soil

D. Black soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Alluvial soil dominates river valleys like the Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra plains.

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Question #3

Which process converts plant residues into dark organic matter?

A. Leaching

B. Salinization

C. Calcification

D. Humification

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Humification is the formation of humus from decomposed organic residues.

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